Simplicity as a Way to Avoid War Tax

“Living on a reduced income is related to our refusal [to pay war taxes] only as a progression of awareness, that our entire economic life is tied into violence. It seemed logical that the less we participated, the less we’d be giving to that system.”

— Juanita Nelson
War tax resister

Today’s Invitation

Align your spending with values of justice and nonviolence.

This Week’s Query

How do you know when you have enough?

Share your response!

Author

Juanita Nelson

Juanita Morrow Nelson (1923 – 2015) was an American activist and war tax resister. She co-founded the group Peacemakers in 1948. She was the author of A Matter of Freedom and Other Writings.
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