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America then: No taxation without representation
America now: Puerto rico gets taxed. No representation.
At the time of the revolution, the taxation rate in the 13 colonies was 10% what was being paid by people in England. The whole thing was a lie.
Same with the residents of DC
Same with consumers since 2025.