# Which side champions 'individualism' more - liberals or conservatives?

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**Category:** Great Debates\
**Created:** [December 17, 2015, 1:53am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/which-side-champions-individualism-more-liberals-or-conservatives/740654 "2015-12-17T01:53:14Z")\
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**Post date:** [December 24, 2015, 12:30pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/which-side-champions-individualism-more-liberals-or-conservatives/740654/261 "2015-12-24T12:30:04Z")

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> [@Bone](#):
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> It is a fine distinction to be sure. But remember, the original point was that failure to pay would lead to guns, arrest, etc. That’s not true - it would likely lead to garnishments and liens. Asset seizures eventually, but only if it’s worth it. There are people out there that simply refuse to pay. [Here is one example.](http://www.alternet.org/story/82447/portland_couple_has_refused_to_pay_taxes_for_30_years_to_protest_military_funding) This couple hasn’t paid what they owed for the last 30 years. No guns, just lots of garnishments.

That’s pretty interesting, and I appreciate the education on this subject. Consider my ignorance fought.

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