“We were merry, in an undertone, at the idea of making so large a cup of tea for the fishes.”
-Thomas Paine
Introduction
In my last article, I explored the historical place taxes held in the America Founding and why lower taxes are a necessary and logical component of a just government. On a related note is the principle of limited, decentralized government, which also has a historical significance in 1700s America. The problem during this time concerned British governmental overreach, meaning the actions taken by Parliament were not done so with representation by American colonists. Indeed, taxes can be used for good, so as long as those being taxed have a voice in the decision. With the British reach intruding endlessly from a centralized location on another part of the globe, it is easy to see why early colonists felt wronged by the actions of British Parliament. Read on to find why limited, decentralized power is critical to just government and individual liberty.
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