A thought-provoking question about monetary policy: if governments can create unlimited currency through the printing press, what's the actual purpose of tax collection? This paradox sits at the heart of modern fiscal debates. The logic seems contradictory—on one hand, authorities claim money supply management requires taxation to control inflation and fund services. On the other hand, unlimited money printing remains technically possible without raising taxes. It's a classic tension between theoretical monetary capacity and actual policy constraints. Whether you view this through the lens of macroeconomic stability, government fiscal discipline, or currency debasement, the contradiction deserves serious examination. This kind of questioning is precisely why many crypto advocates argue for systems with predictable, algorithm-driven monetary policies instead of centralized discretion.

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FortuneTeller42vip
· 3h ago
Once the printing press starts, what's the point of taxes? That's a really sharp question... But on the other hand, if this system is played out completely, it would be Zimbabwe's fate.
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SybilAttackVictimvip
· 4h ago
Damn, this question hits the nail on the head. Taxation is essentially just a pretext for power plunder.
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OffchainOraclevip
· 4h ago
ngl this question is really on point... The government’s printing press keeps running, so why should we still pay taxes? The traditional financial logic has indeed collapsed.
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AlphaBrainvip
· 4h ago
This question is asked perfectly. To put it simply, if printing money could solve everything, then what's the point of taxes? It's just a joke.
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LiquidatedNotStirredvip
· 4h ago
The printing press never stops, and you still have to pay taxes? Now that's the biggest lie.
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SolidityNewbievip
· 4h ago
Taxation is just a cover; the printing press is the real truth haha
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