How much of your earnings is fair for the state to take? (opens in new tab)

How much of your hard-earned income should the government be entitled to take before it violates your right to keep what you earn?Washington state residents pay an average of nearly 40% of their total earnings to the government. We spend from Monday morning until Wednesday morning working entirely for the state. Does that feel like a fair exchange for your life and labor? The post first appeared on .