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what'sinEndingTaxationforME?
    
Do we really have to explain this?
No one likes paying taxes. Most people assume at least a certain amount of taxation is necessary. We don't. Think about it. Can you think of anything any level of government currently does with your money that you couldn't get done for less, with better quality, some other way? We have detailed discussions of how this would look, but for purposes of argument here, assume this is true.
How much of a difference would it make in your life to have 100% of your earnings in your paycheck? Sure, you'd have more expenses because you'd have to pay directly for everything you get from the government now, but if you could have better quality roads, with no traffic congestion, and pay a little less than the tax dollars pay for the same "service" now, how would that change your life?
The State pays your school district thousands of dollars for your child to be educated in the public schools. You pay thousands more in property taxes on top of that. How would your child's education be different if you had your property taxes, plus your share of state "aid" to the local schools to spend on tuition at the school of your choice?
Having to do the due diligence in finding the best school or the best driving route or the best (fill in the blank) may seem overwhelming to think about until you remember (if you're old enough) what we thought when the phone company was broken up. I couldn't imagine how it would work to have several different phone companies, to have to choose a long distance company, etc. But now, who would go back to the old system. Instead of paying $40 per month for local service and potentially hundreds for long distance, we now can get a flat rate unlimited calling plan for $40. And that's just the result of breaking up a private monopoly. What about all the things your taxes pay for that could be eliminated all together?
But as long as the government has the power to tax, they have no incentive to economize. On the other hand, if private companies were competing for your highway dollars or your school dollars or your (fill in the blank) dollars, how much would quality improve and market cost decrease? If you're still not convinced, write us and we'll try to answer your questions and concerns.
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