Why does Washington believe that just the British government to reduce taxes is the wrong course of action?

Washington believed that merely reducing taxes imposed by the British government would not address the broader issue of colonial autonomy and representation. He argued that true freedom required not only lower taxes but also the right for the colonies to have a say in their governance. Simply alleviating financial burdens without granting political rights would perpetuate the colonies' status as subservient to Britain. Washington emphasized that the struggle was about self-determination and the fundamental rights of the colonists.