Quote by Alexis de Tocqueville
In other words, a democratic government is the only one in which those who vote for a tax can escape the obligation to pay it.
Summary
This quote suggests that in a democratic government, individuals who vote in favor of a tax have the ability to avoid paying it themselves. It implies that in a society where people have the power to participate in decision-making through voting, they can manipulate the system to their advantage by creating laws or regulations that exempt them from the obligations they impose on others. Inherent in this statement is the recognition of a potential inequality or unfairness within democratic systems.
Topics
Taxation
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