Which word or phrase uses more objective language to express the same meaning as “stealing American tax dollars”?

“Stealing American tax dollars” is emotionally charged because “stealing” implies wrongdoing. “Taxation” is a more neutral, objective term for collecting taxes, while “stealing money” and “plundering American money” retain or intensify the accusation. Therefore, “taxation” is the more objective phrase.

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