The state has the power to levy taxes on it's citizens for reason it wants. This means that the state is entitled to whatever portion of wealth it deems necessary; ergo the population is allowed to retain it's wealth by whim of the state. The people have no right to wealth but we may be allowed the privilege to accumulate until such time as the state deems it necessary to appropriate our fortunes.
What system is it when the fruits of labor do not belong to the laborer? (43,407)