It depends on the government. In the end, the fundamental proposition is that you pay into an institution that offers physical protection.
I find it fascinating that:
1) That model of government traces its roots straight to Ancient Rome.
2) Organized crime has a long history of stepping in to fill the vacuum of legitimate government - sometimes to profoundly negative effect, sometimes in a benevolent way.
I find it fascinating that:
1) That model of government traces its roots straight to Ancient Rome.
2) Organized crime has a long history of stepping in to fill the vacuum of legitimate government - sometimes to profoundly negative effect, sometimes in a benevolent way.