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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.