Well, as I stated above I don’t think there’s very many people who argue that taxation is voluntary. I think the conflict comes in the fact that they differentiate taxation from other types of taking things by force. They have to concede taxes aren’t voluntary, but they simply justify the force by saying it’s “necessary”…or that it’s not force…or at least not theft. If you watch this interview of Alan Colmes, you’ll see how admits it’s not voluntary, but refuses to admit it’s force. You’ll also notice how he attempts to justify it by speaking of a “contract” that people have with the society they live in.
In other words, you might not be able to get around using the word “theft”, depending on how subtle you’re willing to be. Phrases you might consider:
- “It’s not theft. It’s taxation.”
- “It’s not theft if it’s for the public good.”
- “Taxation. Because other people need your money more than you.”
- “It’s not what you think. It’s just April 15th.”
- “Don’t worry. He’s from the government.”
Or if it has to deal with voluntary:
- “If it’s not voluntary, what is it?”
- “What do you call it if it’s not voluntary?”
- “What is this called?”
- “Who said taxes aren’t voluntary?”
And a two sided one might be:
Front: What’s going on in this picture?
Back: Taxation or theft?
or
Front: What is this called?
Back: (Same picture & text as front, except guy with gun has a badge)