This 4th of July, as you watch the fireworks and reflect on the birth of our nation, remember that our Founders fought a war over a 2% tax on tea.
Over time, the focus on individual liberty and personal responsibility has faded, replaced by a steady expansion of government power. In pursuit of security, many have willingly traded away their freedom just as Benjamin Franklin warned against.
Today, Americans face income tax, sales tax, property tax, corporate tax, and more. Federal income tax alone can reach up to 37%, with state and local taxes adding to the burden. We’ve strayed far from the Founders’ vision of a limited government and it’s time we remember what they stood for.
