Throughout the colonies people protested, and refused to let the tea be unloaded. The British Governor refused to let the ships leave Boston Harbor. These men established their own precedent. Theft is too mild a word. Typically, a thief strikes only once, and doesn't pretend that his robbery is legitimate.
Taxation is actually slavery.
The medieval serf was required to work his master's land one day a week. Today's tax slaves are required to work more than two days a week to pay taxes. Well, I have not given my consent. Sam Adams rejected the view that members of Parliament selected from London or Sussex had the right to speak for him. The English King did not want the consent of the colonists, but he did want their sanction .