One of the biggest issues is that governments can pass more taxes without the need to prove prior effectiveness or even a genuine need for these new taxes.
As you mention, private industry cannot operate that way, they cannot simply charge more for a given service and expect the public to go along with it.
When there are little to no consequences for how tax money is spent, there is little to no incentive to spend that money wisely and not enrich you and your fellow grifters.
One of the biggest issues is that governments can pass more taxes without the need to prove prior effectiveness or even a genuine need for these new taxes.
As you mention, private industry cannot operate that way, they cannot simply charge more for a given service and expect the public to go along with it.
When there are little to no consequences for how tax money is spent, there is little to no incentive to spend that money wisely and not enrich you and your fellow grifters.
well said.