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Re:Show HN: I invented a caffeinated toothpaste by kakarot on Saturday September 17, 2016 @11:53AM (#12520996)
I never said that?

Don't hijack my argument into something else.

I said it wasn't the government's responsibility to flouridate my drinking water. That isn't what I pay taxes for.

Re:Show HN: I invented a caffeinated toothpaste by bduerst on Sunday September 18, 2016 @03:04AM (#12524275)
>Actually no, it still isn't.

^ Is what you really said, which didn't make sense even in context.

You pay taxes for what your democratically elected representatives determine it's for, not what you personally think - and like the WHO, they think some of it should be marginally spent on solving major public health concerns.

Re:Show HN: I invented a caffeinated toothpaste by kakarot on Monday September 19, 2016 @03:17PM (#12533938)
It isn't my government's responsibility. Didn't say it wasn't an important issue.

The idea that democratic elections are functioning in a representative way in America is a joke. I have no control over many policies that govern me. But I still reserve the right to decide what I think are worthwhile tax expenditures. Your same logic would invalidate the gross overspending of taxes towards my government's defense budget.

Re:Show HN: I invented a caffeinated toothpaste by bduerst on Monday September 19, 2016 @06:57PM (#12535470)
So major public health concerns are not the government's responsibility?

At least you understand saying, "That's not what I pay taxes for" is a moot argument then.