Let's Shut Down The IRS

The author contemplates what would happen if the federal government shut down and if anyone would even care. He argues that Americans' ancestors sought freedom from government overreach when they settled the frontier. The author believes the Democrats are using a government shutdown to force taxpayers to fund their open border policies. He sees the income tax, legalized by the Sixteenth Amendment, as a destructive element hindering hard work and self-sufficiency. The current effective tax rate for hardworking Americans is considered excessive, especially compared to the tax burdens that led to the American Revolution. The incredibly complex Internal Revenue Code is criticized for making it nearly impossible for people to understand their tax obligations. The author suggests this complexity forces people to either overpay, hire professionals, or live in fear of audits. The system is designed to keep the public confused, empowering the federal bureaucracy. The author proposes dismantling the IRS, viewing it as a tool for spying and legal intimidation. He argues that the shutdown should be used to reduce bureaucracy and increase individual freedom. The author believes the shutdown presents an opportunity to diminish government's power.