Supreme Court justice Oliver Wendell Holmes Jr. meant that citizens must pay taxes as a way to help society stay organized.
I agree with him because taxes pay for several different services that are essential to American society. This includes, but is not limited to, the following:
1) Public schools- School funding, teacher salaries, and the support staff of a school are all paid by tax dollars.
2) Emergency services- Police departments and fire departments are also funded by tax money.
3) Government services/employees- The people who make our laws and who provide help through government programs are all paid for their efforts thanks to taxes.
