I understand that in ancient times the rich taxed the poor to death, but this is a new age and retribution is not the path to progression, prosperity, civilization, or enlightenment.
I hear so many people speak of a progressive tax on the income of the rich and I wonder what makes them think that the rich are so much less than the rest of the masses. Is there more going on here than just envy? Is the purpose of a tax to equalize the economic status of the people: to punish success and reward failure? If the rich are taxed to death, we benefit less from their talents.
Is the purpose of a tax to support government by tapping a portion of the people's activities in equality? After all, if the people desire an equal say in government, and equal benefits from government, then they should contribute equally; at least, equal in an economically proportional way, but theoretically, equal in the absolute sense of the word (for votes are not weighted by wealth, income, or spending).
2007-03-30
23:59:51
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Andy
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