- World War II was prosecuted in the defense of freedom.
- Extraordinary funding measures were justifiable.
- The increase was from 1.8% to 11%, or when rounded 10 points.
- Freedom was restored where possible.
- It has since been a challenge to ambitious governments.
- The recent increase has been from 3.3% to 12.6%, which rounds out to 9 points.
- Essentially, this has been to fund the expansion of the state for the state itself.
- Ironically, this has been part of a relentless attempt to extinguish freedom.
