"By justice a king builds up the land, but he who exacts gifts tears it down." Proverbs 29:4. Interesting to note that 'exacts gifts' may be translated 'taxes heavily.' It's almost as if taxation is destructive, who knew?!
Just enjoying summer, grilling, waving to my neighbors, wondering if they realize what kind of inanity is imminent in the world, and being glad I have a pile of sats
"Like a muddied spring or a polluted fountain is a righteous man who gives way before the wicked." Proverbs 25:26