The Sixteenth Amendment

The Sixteenth Amendment:

"The Congress shall have power to lay and collect taxes on incomes, from whatever source derived, without apportionment among the several states, and without regard to any census or enumeration."

A legalization of income tax, so that everyone with an income must pay taxes. Tax is money that goes to the government to provide for important tasks, and projects. This amendment allows for the Government to collect taxes without distributing it and sharing with the states.  Taxation can't involve the census or number of people in a state.  

This cartoon reflects the negative image many American's have in regards to tax.  It is plausable to be see why American's could be frustrated by the thought of giving large sums of money to the government, and not understanding what their money is used for.  This is just one aspect of how taxes  affect the lives of American's. 

On the other hand, taxes can be beneficial.  Tax money is used for many public services, as the picture shows.  These projects and services improve the durability of the government but also, the overall quality of life.  Offering safety, education, and other interests in favor of the people.