The safest and simplest mode of obviating all the difficulties which have been mentioned is to collect only revenue enough to meet the wants of the Government, and let the people keep the balance of their property in their own hands, to be used for their own profit.
Jackson advocates for a revenue collection method that allows people to retain their property for personal use.
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