Of course, it's the state that unlawfully claims property on behalf of its citizens, the voters and those who were elected.
It is deferred robbery, citizens claim ownership of property through state power.
Let us never forget, it's people. People hiding behind government institutions and voting (mob rule) instead of adhering to the rule of law that is guided by moral principles based on Christian (Godly) codes of conduct.
At the end of the day, always ask: How do I create value for self AND others without doing harm to yet others.