But you just rejected the idea that taxes could be bad out of hand, which is it?

Taxes in general are not bad. This was part of your premise, no?

Exactly ^ but making people destitute and miserable is just fine as long as it's in the name of the greater good correct?

I just explained how I am not in favor of certain taxes, to counter your accusation that I thought they were all good. It's a case by case basis.