One school of thought holds that citizens should not be required to contribute their money to the state’s tax. From my perspective, this notion is not accurate and I will examine the reasons why I am against this statement.
To begin with, it is understandable why some people propose tax money is not important. The primary reason for this thinking may come from the misunderstanding of the state’s purpose in using tax. However, the fact is that there are a dozen reasonable demands that must be tackled with the support of this money such as maintaining healthcare infrastructures or ensuring security. To explain further, unless the state takes responsibility to enhance and improve the medical services, technological equipment or laboratories are unlikely to be invested in, which definitely reduces the ability to resolve several diseases namely cancer, stroke or diabete. By this measure, it is clear that when the state gains income tax, their population tends to access a greater healthcare system.
Additionally, with the tax contribution from citizens, the state is then capable of spending a considerable amount of funding in training military and surveillance equipment. For example, in South Korea, soldiers and widespread CCTV surveillance has been instrumental in minimizing criminal activities, contributing to a lower crime rate compared to many other countries. This illustrates that the consumption of tax money is a significant benefit in ensuring the living condition of people.
In conclusion, while there are justifications for advocating the idea of not paying tax, I would contend that tax is crucial to multiple aspects in our lives, especially healthcare system and security.