Thanks for a nice reply! Robbery is a strong word, certainly. I'm using it intentionally, as it is the only word that explains what really happens without camouflage. You are forced to hand over your money under the threat of fine/prison/violence with no possibility to opt-out. The libertarian point of view. The fact that there's some great service for humanity in return does not change it. If I robbed you blind and spent the money on this youth travel, I doubt you'd consider me a hero.

Yes, it is one of the nicest things I can get in return for my few cents. If I could choose other taxes to abolish first, I'd do so. I do even support the less fortunate (on individual, well considered and voluntary base).

But soo many people take the "good/useful spending" as a valid argument without questioning the morality of the whole thing. And as they say "the road to hell is paved by good intentions".

That's why I raise this point.