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The best thing we can do for family values is to repeal the income tax. Then families will have the resources they need to implement their own values -- and not those of the politicians. With the income tax gone, families will no longer be forced to have two breadwinners by necessity. Children will be raised better, family values will predominate, and crime will diminish. If your local school indoctrinates your child with values that are alien to you, you'll have the money to buy a private education.

Harry Browne#26

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About this quote

What does it mean?
Browne argues that removing income tax would empower families to raise children according to their own values.
In plain terms
Less tax means families can choose their own education and values.
What can you take from it?
Financial freedom supports family autonomy.

Where it applies

  • parenting
  • financial planning
  • civic debate

Putting it to work

  • advocate for tax reform
  • invest in private options

Questions to consider

  • Should families control education funding?
  • Does government funding influence values?

Another view

Tax revenue funds public services many rely on.

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