Taxation
Written by Tomas Saenz · June 8, 2025
Taxation is often described as a “mandatory contribution” levied by governments to fund public goods and services. At its core, it's a mechanism for pooling resources to build and maintain the very infrastructure that makes modern life possible—schools, hospitals, roads, emergency services, and more.
I’m pro-taxation. I believe that a functioning society depends on the idea of shared responsibility. When we all chip in, we all benefit. It’s not just about funding government operations; it’s about making an investment in the environment we all live in. Public universities, reliable healthcare systems, public transportation, clean water—these are all products of collective buy-in. It’s skin in the game, and it reflects a society’s commitment to itself.
To call taxation theft is to misunderstand its purpose. Sure, no system is perfect. Bureaucracy bloats, inefficiencies grow, and spending can become misaligned with public interest. But that doesn’t invalidate the principle. What needs fixing isn’t the idea of taxation—it’s the administration and oversight. In North America, there's definitely room for reform: better transparency, streamlined collection systems, and reallocation to underfunded sectors would go a long way in restoring trust.
When done right, taxation isn’t just a civic duty—it’s a declaration that we believe in building something bigger than ourselves. It’s an agreement to move forward, together.