You Earn, They Tax, Everybody Wins... Except You

Sindujaa D N

Dear citizens of this glorious nation, here's the conundrum: You work hard, slog away at that grueling 9 to 5 (or let's be real, 9 to 9), slog through interviews, and break a sweat trying to build your savings. But lo and behold, after all that hard work, your income gets hit with a mighty tax – a tax so profound it leaves you questioning if the government's idea of ‘earning’ is just letting you make money to feed their coffers.

But hey, that’s not where the fun ends. Now, let's talk about the ‘transparent’ revenue versus expenditure system. You’d think a nation with a 100% literacy rate (or so they say) could figure this out, right? You, the tax-paying hero, have every right to demand a clear breakdown. But... wait. Do you really think you’re entitled to transparency? Not so fast. It's like asking a magician how the trick was done. “Oh, that’s classified,” they’d say.

You know what else is mind-blowing? Public servants. They’re not just serving the public; they’re becoming... how do I put it? Filthy rich. While you’re struggling to make ends meet, some high-ranking officials are enjoying the spoils of “serving” you. How does that happen, you ask? Don’t worry. It’s a mystery. Just focus on earning, because, well, they’ll make sure you pay.

It’s not that you’re angry or frustrated, though. That would be too easy. You’re just wondering: “What’s my hard work got to do with their lavish lifestyles?” The government’s got a whole different kind of “hard work” – it involves the delicate art of making your income disappear into their ‘untouchable’ funds, all while claiming to have a perfectly functioning system. If you dare ask about accountability, prepare for an avalanche of excuses: "The institutions are working, it’s just a minor glitch here and there."

So, here’s a thought: Instead of begging for a tax cut (which, come on, is about as likely as a unicorn running for office), let’s aim for something more revolutionary – fixing the electoral system. Once that’s in place, all these little issues of taxes, spending, and “public service” will data-align just perfectly. Until then, keep earning. Just remember, they’ll take their share. And you? Well, you’ll just keep working harder for theirs.

The Sarcasm: Well, it's for the Greater Good.

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