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On the "if you don't vote, you can't complain" theme....
I have a relative who was trying to tell me that even though she doesn't vote (doesn't believe in the system whatsoever)....she still has the right to complain because she pays taxes.
Well, I tried to explain something to her - where do taxes come from? No, not the government - that is where your taxes GO. Taxes come from politicians, who vote to approve them. So, then, where do politicians come from? That's right - you and me - votes.
So, you can't really complain about your taxes, or complain about your elected officials who implemented or continue the taxes, if you are refusing to take part in the process. If you don't like the way things are, find a candidate (or, run for office yourself) that believes in what you believe in, and VOTE for them to effect the change you desire.
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