The article discusses the long-standing societal disdain for tax collectors, tracing their abusive practices from Ancient China and Rome to modern-day America. Tax collectors historically enriched themselves at the expense of citizens, creating a legacy of mistrust towards taxation systems. Current tax burdens have been exacerbated by policies under the Biden administration, influencing voter sentiments during elections. President Trump's campaign promises of tax cuts resonate with citizens' feeling of being overtaxed, driven by frustrations over government spending abuses and inflation.
"Tax collectors in Ancient China and Ancient Rome routinely enriched themselves by gaming the system. This systemic abuse has made tax collectors a target of societal hatred throughout history."
"Abuses of the tax system by crooked bureaucrats have been systemic since the dawn of collective societies, empowering governments to take more from citizens."
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