Looks like you've took the `bully` example literally, It's just a figure of speech, in this case the bully is the government.
Not really, most of it goes to corrupt officials that have nothing better to do than creating laws to oppress us, throw us in jail and limit our freedoms.
We are paying for police force that hate us, educational system that make our kids dumb, healthcare that keeps us sick, militaries that starts wars and the economy that keeps us poor.
We would've thrive if only the government would've leave us alone.
We both are more or less correct. It's just important to not forget about the good things the tax system brings. You might live in a country where the most or at least some things stated by you are true, but the things you have said are the things you think about, maybe more than you should. The things you think about can have and most likely has a massive impact of your well being. The things you can change are the ones that have the biggest impact on you, so I suggest focusing on them.
Your thoughts shape you and often impact the way your life goes. Take care of yourself!