In the 1790s, the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania made the State’s account books open to the public where all citizens could review them and verify them with their own eyes. The State Comptroller stated in 1795 that “citizens were more likely to pay taxes, and even enjoy paying taxes, when they are ‘faithfully accounted for.’” Do you agree with the Pennsylvania State Comptroller? Why or why not?

In the 1790s, the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania made the State’s account books open to the public where all citizens could review them and verify them with their own eyes. The State Comptroller stated in 1795 that “citizens were more likely to pay taxes, and even enjoy paying taxes, when they are ‘faithfully accounted for.’” Do you agree with the Pennsylvania State Comptroller? Why or why not?