The Price of Civilization 0
In the Minneapolis Star-Tribune, Eliot Seide reflects on preparing his tax returns. A snippet:
My tax day anxiety was swept away by thoughts of things I’m truly grateful for.
I started my day with a warm shower. That reminded me how thankful I am for clean water and indoor plumbing. For much of the world, that’s a luxury. But not here, where we pay taxes.
I enjoy driving on smooth highways. The lines and lights keep me and other drivers safe. I sometimes like to leave the car in the garage and ride the train to a ballgame. I love the sense of community that comes with riding public transit.
Public services and the common good aren’t free, my friends, though some would like to con you into thinking that they are.