The verses you're referencing are in regards to our obligations as individual Christians, not to elected officials serving in their elected capacity. In fact, there's not a verse in the Bible that commands governments to levy taxes for the benefit of the poor or to provide for those in need.
Probably for you to step aside in that regard.
Govt For the people, by the people. If that confuses you here is a simple explanation:
In the Bible, leadership is often shown as a responsibility to serve others, not just to pursue personal desires. For example, in
Mark 10:42-45, Jesus teaches His disciples that leaders should serve the people they lead, saying,
"Whoever wants to become great among you must be your servant." This means leaders are there to help and represent others, not to seek their own interests.
Proverbs 31:8-9:
"Speak up for those who cannot speak for themselves, for the rights of all who are destitute. Speak up and judge fairly; defend the rights of the poor and needy."
This suggests that those in authority have a duty to help the marginalized.
Deuteronomy 15:7-11: Encourages generosity toward the poor, saying,
"There will always be poor people in the land. Therefore I command you to be openhanded toward your fellow Israelites who are poor and needy."
While the Bible does not explicitly state that governments should redistribute wealth through taxes, it sets a clear expectation for justice and care for the poor as a fundamental principle of righteous leadership.
I didn't and don't want to get into biblical stuff as I'm not as versed as I should be LOL, but this made me research,
My original question still stands, for the UnionStrong guy, why would you support an anti union representative? A man who wants your pay reduced, your overtime pay erased, and employee benefits gutted.