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Are people living in a free society obliged to contribute to its government?

Given that each person benefits hugely from the protection of his and others' individual rights by the government of a free society, does each person have an obligation to contribute to that government in some fashion? If so, is that obligation just a moral obligation or might it be a legal obligation too? Would public scorn for "free riders" or benefits given to contributors be enough motivation for people to contribute what's required to keep the government operational? Or is that unrealistic?

Michael , 11.01.2015, 18:23
Idea status: under consideration

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