Originally Posted by
bogbeagle
How can something be both "wilful" ... done with consent ... and, at the same time "imposed"? Explain how that works.
im·po·si·tion [im-puh-zish-uh
n] Show IPA
noun 1. the laying on of something as a burden or obligation.
2. something
imposed, as a burden or duty; an unusual or extraordinarily burdensome requirement or task.
3. the act of
imposing by or as if by authority.
4. an instance of
imposing upon a person: He did the favor but considered the request an imposition.
5. the act of
imposing fraudulently or deceptively on others; imposture.
The will of the people grants the authority to our government to impose taxes as necessary.
Originally Posted by
bogbeagle
As to trolling ... I'm just throwing back your very own words. You said it again, above ... "taxes are imposed".
What's the difference between King George demanding taxes from you ... and DC demanding taxes from you? (aside from the obvious fact that he only wanted a tiny fraction of the amount that is currently levied)
Well George III was imposing taxes on the colonies without the approval of the colonies. The actual amount was not the concern, however it did impose a hardship. That made us kind of revolting.
DC imposes taxes through a democratically elected legislature.
Don't they teach civics in merry old England?