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The taxpayer's commitment to fulfilling their financial obligations stands as a testament to patriotism and civic responsibility. There’s an innate expectation that when one pays their dues to Caesar—figuratively speaking—they should see these funds supervised and spent in a manner that benefits the populace. For most, this isn’t an unreasonable request. After all, they labor tirelessly for their income, and in return, they anticipate an appropriate allocation of resources by the government.