Why did whately feel that the American colonists should be willing to pay higher taxes to perliament?

Whately believed that American colonists should be willing to pay higher taxes to Parliament because they benefited from British protection and the stability provided by British governance. He argued that the costs of defending the colonies and maintaining order were substantial, and that it was fair for colonists to contribute to these expenses. Additionally, Whately thought that paying taxes would foster a sense of loyalty and responsibility towards the British Empire. His views reflected a broader belief in the mutual obligations between the colonies and the Crown.