"It's tax season. Americans will pay an average of $10,489 in personal taxes -about 14% of the average household's total income. Most will do so because they think it is their civic duty. Many believe they are morally obliged to obey the law and pay their share. But as tax day approaches, many Americans will bemoan their tax bill and complain that it is unfair."
"Socrates refuses saying he ought to obey the law. In explaining his decision, Socrates hinted at roughly three reasons why it would be wrong for him to break the law: First, he had chosen to stay in the city for many years despite being at liberty to leave if he did not like the laws. Second, he might hurt other people-by damaging the state if he disobeyed. Finally, he had benefited from the laws in the past."
Americans will pay an average of $10,489 in personal taxes, about 14% of average household income. Many citizens comply because they consider paying taxes a civic duty and feel morally obliged to obey the law, though many resent unfairness. Philosophical traditions offer reasons for legal obedience. Socrates in The Crito refused escape, arguing that residence, potential harm to others by disobedience, and benefits received from the laws provided grounds to obey. Locke and Rousseau endorsed tacit consent from continued residence and enjoyment under government. R.M. Hare argued that obeying the law promotes good social outcomes.
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