“ This is why we can't have the government file taxes on our behalf: because Intuit would no longer be collecting rent, and rent-collecting must be protected at

“ This is why we can't have the government file taxes on our behalf: because Intuit would no longer be collecting rent, and rent-collecting must be protected at all costs. ” AKA The Shirky principle, which was discussed in great depth last week https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=39491863 https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=39491863