It was denounced as reactionary, as violating the first principles of fiscal administration, and as the very worst tax that had been proposed within recent memory, for is not a match a necessary of life, and to tax a necessary of life is to go against Adam Smith and the books.
Morley critiques the proposal of a tax on matches, arguing it violates fundamental principles of fiscal policy.
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I would use my best endeavours to make these States independent in matters of administration.
Turgot was one of the men to whom good government is a religion.
The omnipotent though not omniscient divinity called public opinion intervened.
I think they will commit a great error if they take this course.
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