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Chris Hedges

The refusal to pay my taxes … is not a means. It is an end. I do not know if my refusal, and the refusal of others, will be effective in halting these wars. All I know is that it is worth doing. The alternative, a complacency bred from cynicism and despair, is worse. Refusing to actively resist injustice and flagrant violations of international law, refusing to attempt to turn back the tide of American tyranny, is surrender. It is the death of hope.

From “Why We Resist” posted on Truthdig.com, December 10, 2007.

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Cindy Sheehan

I have about had it!

The Bush Criminal Mob is asking Congress for $123 billion more dollars to fund their total demolition of Iraq and their future crime sprees in such places as Iran and perhaps, Syria.

. . .

Our elected officials have failed us miserably. We elected them to oppose George and his war, not support him. We are not being represented properly and I, for one, refuse to be taxed by them.

From “No Taxation Without Representation” posted on Democracy In Action, March 22, 2007.

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Where Your Income Tax Money Really Goes




The War Resisters League analysis is based on federal funds, not including trust funds — like Social Security — raised separately. What you pay by April 15th goes into federal funds portion of the budget.

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