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Default Re: taxpayers qua taxpayers

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Originally Posted by Celia
Hi,

I am not sure about the meaning of the following sentence. Could anybody do me a favor?


Taxpayers qua taxpayers are usually below the threshold of significance, unless there has been high visibility and much political discussion (e.g.,the space program).

Thanks a lot.

Celia
I'm not sure I understand it either. Do you have any context for us?

It sounds as if it wants to say that taxpayers don't notice most of what they spend taxes for, unless it is a subject of public debate. However, the sentence doesn't really say that.
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