Wow, you guys really know how to take the piss out of this guy on an internet thread for believing in God and dropping/finding the engagement ring he bought for his girlfriend. Good job!
I'm going to dispute your premise, Alex. Criticism of taxes and government doesn't involve an implicit assumption that "higher taxes translate to more government services." In fact, several versions of the small-government argument rely on the observation that higher tax rates have diminishing (or non-existent, or even negative) returns in terms of extent and quality of government services.
Not to echo Neal too closely or anything, but it's remarkable the extent to which people are still surprised or "intrigued" by inefficiencies in government.
I think this would be the worst possible calendar for a pyromaniac, as the temptation to light the entire calendar on fire (all at once) would be nigh-on-irresistable! It would take a pyro with iron self-control to avoid that.
Not to echo Neal too closely or anything, but it's remarkable the extent to which people are still surprised or "intrigued" by inefficiencies in government.