A couple months back, I worked this little comment up,
https://voat.co/v/whatever/3120282/17644756
It only contains 100 different taxes that we have to pay, there’s actually more, though.
Anyways; I’m not talking about ending some of the taxes, I’m asking the people that think ending taxes in its entirety would work.
A few questions right off the bat would be,
How could you maintain a military presence if no one is paying for them?
Who would maintain the infrastructure without anyone paying someone to do so?
How would scientific research still be viable without government grants?
How would physical money be distributed and/or created (assuming the end of the federal reserve)?
Also a few things that people might not even care about, but I still think are valid questions,
Who would be responsible for construction/safety inspections?
Who would be responsible for food inspections?
How would the ownership of land work if there isn’t a federal/local government keeping track and settling disputes?
Really looking for genuine answers here - so keep that in mind... please.
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nothingoriginal ago
Taxes would have to substituted with something the rich could buy from government.
The military can be privatized while still being under government command. Infrastructure should be privatized. Abstract thought should be propriated. Anyone can issue banknotes; people don't compete because the Dollar is mostly stable and ubiquitous. Courts should handle codes not executive apparatus. They should also handle property disputes as they handle the rest of legal disputes. Parts of the court system could even be privatized.
TestForScience ago
When it comes to privatizing things, who would be paying them?
Like maintaining roads - one mile of paved highway is ~$1,000,000 (I don't know what repaving or chip & seal costs) who's paying that?
Critterz ago
The Value of building a road Changes completely. What it costs now under a system of taxes and regulations isn't comparable. Privatizing may make it Way cheaper in some areas of the country and just as expensive in others, would depend on the competitive nature of supply, and demand. As it should be.
nothingoriginal ago
Whatever government does, private industry can do 10x cheaper. The road's users will pay. Local roads would probably be used by the HOA. Regulation is not forbidden under such a system.
Corpse_washer ago
The one who wants a road there.