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Taxation Is Theft tax.1

A fringe group of the … has gained remarkable traction. They advocate for the abolition of all taxation, equating it to an act of theft by the state. Their intent seems to be to block any tax reform other than total abolition.

"As a private and sovereign … citizen, I do not consent to the pillaging of my hard-earned coffers by the so-called 'government'. It is a violation not only of my rights, but of the free market, the very foundation of basic economics."

But who would build the roads? Anti-Tax Movement: +20% Political Movement Activism

Promise short-term tax cuts.

Patriotic Taxation tax.2

The … are rallying support for the … law, promoting the idea that the new tax is vital to support … in the ….

"The sinews of war are infinite money. We cannot hope to be successful in our struggle to assert our sovereignty if we cannot raise the necessary funds to support our brave servicemen; would you send our boys out with nothing but sticks and rags?"

Dissenters have no sense of loyalty. Unpatriotic Movement: -50% Political Movement Pop Attraction

Commend the … for their patriotism. Public Commendations: +3 Interest Group Approval

Death and Taxes tax.3

… has suddenly died while drafting legislation for the … law.

"A human being is dead! The body is barely cold and you speak of passing legislation. Can you not put politics aside so that we can mourn in peace?"

Let us mourn the loss of a great leader.

We should honor … dying wish.

Social Banditry tax.4

The people of … tell the story of a highwayman who robs from the rich and gives to the poor. The legend is spreading quickly throughout …, damaging support for the … law.

"He's so dashing! Even as he stole the pearls from around my neck I couldn't help but feel flustered. He left a single red rose upon my lap as he vanished into the night with a flourish of his cape."

Hunt down the bandit.

The police will make an example of the bandit.

Attempt to relieve poverty in …. Poverty Relief: +15% Tax Waste, +1 Standard of Living for the Lower Strata

Redouble poverty relief measures. Poverty Relief: +15% Tax Waste, +1 Standard of Living for the Lower Strata

Philanthropy tax.5

The Upper Strata have decided to donate generously to the poor. Many among them even advocate for the … law, agreeing that it would be a fair means of redistributing wealth.

"We have so much, and they have so little. We are still wealthy even when we give generously, are you really going to miss a few thousand Pounds? Think of how little that money means to you, and how much it could mean to a starving mother and her children."

Encourage charitable giving. Giving Generously: +1 Standard of Living for the Lower Strata, -3 Minimum Expected Standard of Living for the Upper Strata

Leverage their support for ….

Temporary Embarrassment tax.6

Ambitious Middle Strata citizens are opposing … on the grounds that when they inevitably become wealthy capitalists, they will be excessively taxed.

"Why are you opposing the law, my friend? You're not rich!" "Not yet, but as soon as my next business venture takes off I will be a wealthy man. And when that happens, I surely would not want to be taxed so highly."

They should be more realistic. Ambitious Middle Class: +3 Minimum Expected Standard of Living for the Middle Strata

Sway them with a tax cut.

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