Hence when there are extravagant and wasteful appropriations there must be a corresponding increase of taxes, and the people, becoming awakened, will necessarily scrutinize the character of measures which thus increase their burdens.
Jackson warns that wasteful appropriations lead to increased taxes, prompting public scrutiny.
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