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The 'just move' argument doesn't work. People want to live here and improve the country at the same time. Likewise, someone may say to someone who advocates for higher taxes 'waive you citizenship and move to Sweden,' which is equally unfair

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I think there's a point where it's reasonable to say that the goal they have is too far from where America exists now and they should give up and leave. Someone who wants to introduce a monarchy, for a random example that I expect is uncontroversial. And arguably, a society without taxes is also beyond that line.

> And arguably, a society without taxes is also beyond that line.

The argument is not for no taxes, the argument is that taxes are too high. Reducing taxes is definitely achievable.

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