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RE: Government Made Simple
The tax rate was total revenue relative to GDP, so not just income tax. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_countries_by_tax_revenue_to_GDP_ratio
As a society, we need to have certain rules, and those rules need to be enforced. And no, it's not enough if when something happens, everybody in the town just runs to the guy to shoot him (as some libertarians actually propose), but we need an orderly process, with independent judges and all. And that process must inevitably include some police force, to enforce the rules.
If you can't see why we need a police, then I think you may be too far gone. If you can, we can talk about where the line should be.
yes, we need a court and penal system, pretty obvious. police? maybe, but only for preventing crime, to actually be on the streets stopping crime in the first place.
would be pretty unnecessary if everyone is taking responsibility for themselves so everyone will defend themselves or their property, again, like how life has been for most of our existence.
so yes, proper due process, court proceedings, judge and officers of the court. still no need for a central government though is there?
Ok, good that you're for due process. Now how will you actually get convicted criminals into prison, if you don't want a police?
'so yes, proper due process, court proceedings, judge and officers of the court. '