If it is a viable governmental pursuit then that is what taxes are for. I'm more than fine with paying taxes for BASIC and LIMITED government function, national defense, passable infrastructure, law enforcement, and national standards. But nothing else, including ALL social programs, and entitlements. None of those are viable purposes of government.
... And now for the 'civilized' question:
If three fourths of your neighbors believed that educating the public through high school is an affordable and worthwhile entitlement, would you revolt against paying those taxes? We're assuming that the only thing that makes it affordable is the fact that the cost is split among everyone in the form of a tax.
How 'democratic' are you?
-Joe