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The Illusion of Ownership: A Modern-Day Slavery?

Author: Michael Hopkins

Slavery: This is when one person completely owns and controls another person, forced or forcing them to do things, and taking away their freedom and rights.

 

When we talk about freedom and rights, a glaring question arises: why can you not truly own your property? You paid for it, not the government. Yet, if you can’t afford to pay property taxes, the government will take it away, lining their pockets in the process. Does this mean we were robbed years ago when property taxes were introduced?

You don’t have the right to own anything except your vehicle and personal belongings inside your house. You don’t actually own the house itself, as the government can claim your property as their own if you fail to pay your property taxes. This essentially makes you homeless, and forced off your property you paid for. People claim they want to help the homeless, but how can they when they continue to take away homes from those who can’t afford property taxes?

 

If you can’t afford to pay your property taxes, it means you’re already financially struggling. You’ve worked all your life to pay for that house, and yet, they believe they have the right to take it from you. Did you ever vote to give them the rights to your property? Did you vote for them to steal your property if you’re unable to pay for it? If you can’t afford to pay your property taxes, it means you don’t have any money, and you’re at risk of becoming homeless because they’re taking your house from you for not paying the property taxes.

 

Being Forced to Do Something: This can happen in many ways. For example, you feel forced to pay taxes or follow certain rules to avoid jail. Did you vote for this? Did you vote for them to send you to jail because you couldn’t pay your taxes? If you don’t pay your property taxes, they will take your property from you. This means they own the property because if you don’t pay your taxes, also called rent, they will take it back.

 

The only thing free in this world is air. If you can’t afford to pay taxes, it means you are broke, you don’t have any money, and you’re at risk of becoming homeless. Do you think they really care? Some people care, and I know I do. God cares too.

 

This post aims to highlight the parallels between historical slavery and modern-day financial obligations that can strip away one’s sense of ownership and security. It questions the fairness of property taxes and the broader implications on personal freedom and rights. What are your thoughts on this issue? How do you think we can address these concerns in a way that aligns with our values of freedom and justice?

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