Veterans from war or peace time Gave their time blood and soul and somtimes their lives for this country why should they have to pay taxes.
2006-07-05 16:45:24 · 15 answers · asked by Jerry M 1 in Politics & Government ➔ Military
I don't consider myself to be of a special class of people because I am a veteran. The military gave to me as much as I got from it. I do not have a sense of entitlement because I served. I pay my share of taxes just like all the police officers, fire fighters, teachers, doctors, etc... in this country.
2006-07-05 16:51:07 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
No one should have to pay taxes. The government instead of being war mongering power hungry lawyers, should be no nonsense business men/women, have some government run corporations that turn a profit, people could some small local taxes for services in their city/community. It should make people ill that that we have to work nearly 6 full month before we actually make any money for ourselves, the government pays 400 billion in to war funds and there are still people starving in our own country.
2006-07-06 00:07:27 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I am all for Veteran benefits but no one escapes taxes. I do not think military pay or veteran benefits should be taxed. It seems silly to tax money that comes from the government. Any money earned from civilian jobs owes taxes.
2006-07-05 23:49:31 · answer #3 · answered by Wolfpacker 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The benefits of government are available to all citizens, regardless of their relationship to that government--political, military, or other service to that government notwithstanding. Veterans received a salary for their efforts and benefits that are not available to the average citizen; a full lifetime waiver of tax liability is simply not practical to offer every member of the armed services.
2006-07-05 23:51:51 · answer #4 · answered by RJ 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
because they're still citizens and still get to live under a government that needs funding. They shouldn't have to pay as much taxes as those who haven't fought. But after being in the military, I gladly serve my country by paying for it. hopefully the FairTax will be enacted and taxes will be much lower.
2006-07-05 23:48:53 · answer #5 · answered by Rockstar 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Look at the founding documents of this country. We are CITIZEN SOLDIERS, not special people. We lay aside our mantle of citizenry when needed, then become citizens again. As citizens, we pay taxes. It is a good system, in my opinion.
2006-07-06 00:01:06 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Hey-now theres an idea! I would like that very much..only cause I would benifit from it. It would never happen though. Hell, why dont you write a letter to the President. Hes crazy enough to pass a law like that.
2006-07-05 23:59:19 · answer #7 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The reason is that the government still has to run, and our tax dollars is what makes that possible.
2006-07-06 08:14:06 · answer #8 · answered by My world 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
there are many area's that they don't have to pay taxes. to example one thing. the average person gets a handicap placecard. 15.00. a veteran only pays 1.50.
2006-07-05 23:49:36 · answer #9 · answered by hollywood71@verizon.net 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
they shouldnt, but then everyone would want to join the military just so they didnt have to pay taxes, and then how would the govt get its money?
2006-07-05 23:57:14 · answer #10 · answered by krystal 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋