i worked one of those government approved jobs at the beginning of the year, i have paid taxes this year.
last year, i voted for a measure that would have mandated that i pay $1000 to the state just for the honor of 'producing', as well as a 10% straight tax on anything i produce, in addition to all the other taxes that come with it.
sadly, a wave of tea bagging excitement crippled what should have been a slam dunk ballot proposition. thanks, baggers.
i have ZERO problem paying taxes. i do have a problem with being called a criminal for growing some plants and conducting transactions between consenting adults that hurt no one.