> some people are philosophically opposed to easy taxes
I listened to a couple of episodes of Planet Money a while back that others might find relevant. They address how some state / local governments raise money in regions where opposition to taxes is high.
I listened to a couple of episodes of Planet Money a while back that others might find relevant. They address how some state / local governments raise money in regions where opposition to taxes is high.
The Liberty City (https://www.npr.org/2019/10/18/771371881/episode-945-the-lib...)
Fine and Punishment (https://www.npr.org/2021/02/12/967260423/planet-money-fine-a...)
Essentially, the subjects of each episode use the justice system to raise funds from speeding tickets, court / prison fees, etc.