[MD] Down the road of mediocrity

[pholden at davtv.com]

Quoting ARLO J BENSINGER JR <ajb102 at psu.edu>:


> [Arlo]
> As Case points out, taxes are voluntary. It is only when one "voluntarily"
> decides to partake of the economy that one has to pay taxes. 

Is obtaining food, shelter and clothing -- the basis of an economy -- voluntary?
Of course, you can always voluntarily choose not to live. Is that what you and
Case mean by "taxes are voluntary?"

> [Platt]
> Not solely, but it sure helps. Rich is better than poor. 
> 
> [Arlo]
> Wealth certainly brings greater options, but given the choice of dying wealthy
> and without friends or poor in the company of great friendships, I'd choose the
> latter.

To each his own. That's what freedom, the MOQ's highest value, means.
 
> [Arlo previously]
> Indeed, the same reasons that keep me from moving to Wyoming are the same that
> keep me from moving to Borneo.
> 
> [Platt]
> What's wrong with Wyoming?
> 
> [Arlo]
> Nothing is "wrong" with Wyoming. I've been there several times, its a beautiful
> state with good people. I don't just up and move there because I have family
> and friends here I am not keen on leaving. I have a job I enjoy and a
> connection to community that took years to develop. When I do move, whether to
> Borneo or Wyoming, however, I am certain that I could (and would) lead a
> meaningful life there, quite independent of whether or not I was "getting
> rich".

Well, if you don't care about wealth, I assume you give most of your income
to charity. I'm I correct? 

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