As a colonist, when George Grenville initiated the Sugar Act and Stamp Act reforms, I would respond with some caution based on Biblical injunctions, and at the same time, ask the British government to give the colonists some representation before the imposition of taxes.
For example, in Romans 13:6-7, Apostle Paul urges Christians "to pay taxes because the authorities work for God when they fulfill their duties." Other Bible verses that support the payment of taxes are First Samuel, Chapter 8, Verse 15 and First Kings, Chapter 4, Verse 7. Even Jesus paid some taxes in Matthew, Chapter 17:24-27, though he questioned their applicability to him.
But, are the authorities fulfilling their duties when they demand taxes without representation and services to the taxpayers? Taxation should always be equitable and just.
Equity and justice do not prevail when the authorities do not care about the welfare of their citizens and when they fail to provide corresponding services to the taxpayers. Equity and justice are non-existent when taxes collected from one country develop or pay the debts of another nation.
Thus, my response to Prime Minister George Grenville's reforms may not be different from the colonists. I will ask for representation. I will ask for reforms that balance the balance the relationships between the government and the colonists.
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