Court Quote by Holly Sklar
“Taxes are how we pool our money for public health and safety, infrastructure, research, and services-from the development of vaccines and the Internet to public schools and universities, transportation, courts, police, parks, and safe drinking water.”
About This Quote
Source Speech: Public Policy Forum, 2020
Taxes fund essential public services, from health to infrastructure, enabling societal well‑being.
In simple terms: Taxes provide money for public goods and services.
Key Takeaway
Support fair taxation for community benefits.
Themes
public finance
taxation
collective good
Mood
informative
analytical
Type
explanatory
policy-oriented
When to use this quote
- budget planning
- policy making
- community development
- education
- healthcare
Key Concepts
social contract
government funding
civic responsibility
Questions to Reflect On
- What role should taxes play in society?
- How can tax systems be more equitable?
A Different Perspective
Tax resistance can undermine services.
