THE JOHN ADAMS SOCIETY

David W. Downing      Andrew Schmitz      Christopher T. Wolff     Marina Wolff

Chairman                     Secretary                      Chief Whip                Chancellor

Wednesday, April 15, 2026

Location: Burger Moe’s

“In this world, nothing is certain except death and taxes.” – Benjamin Franklin

TAXES HAVE ALWAYS BEEN CONTROVERSIAL. But they pay for important public functions. They fund roads and bridges and police forces. Government is responsible for protecting our natural rights and that would not be possible without funding from taxes. Government funded education is also important to a functioning republic.

A functional government is essential to a thriving society. And taxes are essential to a functioning government. The Continental Congress tried to get states to voluntarily pay taxes after the Revolution and we saw how that worked out. Therefore, taxation must be mandatory and backed by force.

ON THE OTHER HAND, GOVERNMENTS ALWAYS SEEK MORE. The natural urge is to expand and government is no exception. Government never shrinks. It seems clear that much of its expansion may not be necessary. Do we really need government-funded autism centers and hideous works of publicly funded art? It has also become clear that our government is allowing a significant portion of our taxes to be stolen. Does this really show care?

The CHAIRMAN, having just felt the pain of rendering unto Caesar a significant portion of his earnings, summons a debate on the matter.

RESOLVED: Taxes Are Proof that Our Government Cares about Us.

The Debate will be held on Wednesday April 15, 2026, at Burger Moe’s(back room), 242 7th St. W, St. Paul, MN 55102.

The Chancellor will preside over drinks beginning at seven o’clock p.m. The debate will begin at half past seven. There is no dress code, however gentlemen who wish to speak must wear a tie; ladies are encouraged to adhere to a similar sartorial standard. For those gentlemen arriving sans tie yet wishing to discourse on the resolution, the Purveyor of Ties will keep on hand several remarkable selections.  In addition, the Chairman encourages all to join him as early as 6:30 pm for a bite to eat. Let us thank our host location for the use of their room in the most sincere way possible – by spending our money. God Bless Free Enterprise! Questions regarding debate caucus procedures or about the John Adams Society itself may be directed to the Chairman at (651) 485-1699 or the Secretary at (952-564-9089).

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