The state of illinois issued lay off notices to hundreds of employees because the sweetened beverage tax was delayed

[Snoopy]

KLAMarine said:

Snoopy said:

The difference is we are forced to pay taxes or we are thrown in the government's cage.

You aren't forced to pay taxes. You could go live out in the wilderness away from the infrastructure paid for by taxes.

Snoopy said:

At least when a company waste money or an organization that's on them.

People still lose their jobs there.

Yep and die I guess. Also, you might lose your job, but if you have skills you are employable so keep that chin up.