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The Following Statement Is Attributed to Justice Oliver Wendell Holmes

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The following statement is attributed to Justice Oliver Wendell Holmes: "Taxes are what we pay for a civilized society." Do you agree or disagree with his statement? Why or why not? What do you consider to be the most relevant considerations involved in evaluating this statement?


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Mandibles

The lower jaws of vertebrates or the biting mouthparts of insects and other arthropods.

Antennae

Sensory appendages located on the heads of insects and some other arthropods, used for sensing their environment.

Arthropods

The largest phylum of animals, including insects, spiders, and crustaceans, characterized by an exoskeleton, segmented body, and jointed limbs.

Species

A group of living organisms consisting of similar individuals capable of exchanging genes or interbreeding to produce fertile offspring.

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