I would say yes since the correct sentence would be
The people rebelled, bought cheaper tea, and agitated(?) for removal of the tax.
I can’t really see it that well, it’s blurry
They challenged the tradition and expanded the Amercia. Literary canon
Based on the given statement above, in my opinion and own observation, I would say that I agree. People work because they need to sustain their daily needs, and because of that need, most people try to take as much as they can to support it. Giving back becomes little because there is only little that is left from work too. Hope this answers your question.