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No, not all Jews believed that Roman taxes were a good idea. Many Jews resented the heavy taxation imposed by the Romans as it was a reminder of their subjugation and oppression. Some Jews also believed that paying taxes to a foreign, pagan authority was a violation of their religious beliefs.

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