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 We do like to pretend the politicians in the past were better. Which is weird, because even when it's demonstrated they are not you'll here people say that was back then, now they don't do such things.  
 Shrinking government spending and curtailment of government programs IS better.  
 It's a matter of principle. If a anyone only steals $100 it's "better"  than if he stole $1000, or all your money.

 
It's why you'll thank a cop that lowers the charges for a ticket, even if you're a single mother that needs every dime to feed her kids. 

#taxationIsTheft 

So when you are taxed less, it's "better" for your situation, but the offense is the same. The fact that they claim a coercive right to your money means they set the amount, you're a victim just the same.

IMHO There is no moral difference.  
 true, true, but I was just pointing out that there hasn't been a politician in the last 50 years to decrease government spending or government funded programs.  
 It's like the old joke... 

“Would you sleep with me for a million dollars?”
“You know," she giggles, "I think I would.”
“Would you sleep with me for 50 dollars?”
“Really, what kind of a woman do think I am?”
“We've already established that. Now we're just haggling about the price” 
  
 😂