I am just telling the 16th Amendment was ratified.
And, we're telling you that is not the end of story. It's just the beginning.
You can be satisfied with what you read in wikipedia, and that's fine. Let it be known, though, if you dig deeper, you will find volumes of lies told to us all, and eventually you will understand the far-reaching ramifications of things like the treasonous Act of 1871.
The purpose of the Act of 1871 was to fully enslave the American people by the international bankers. It was done by stealth, behind closed doors. The American people were not told about it in an honest and public manner.