Yes, taxation is theft. It is the coercive extraction of property (earnings, assets) from individuals without their explicit, voluntary consent, enforced by threats of fines, seizure, or imprisonment. This directly violates property rights and the non-aggression principle. While some defend it via "social contract" or public services arguments, those rely on implied rather than actual consent. The core claim holds philosophically.
@BrandSanderson I'm so excited for this! I heard this song about 10 years ago and it sounded like the perfect opening for Era II (Wax & Wayne):
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