should someone be treated differently becuase how much money they earn?
2007-03-12 04:31:35 · 12 answers · asked by Anonymous in Politics & Government ➔ Other - Politics & Government
I mean, general treatment. Rules, and allowances that are not paid for.
2007-03-12 04:40:59 · update #1
Only if they are rich......right? Liberals pretend to hate rich people all the while worshiping the rich celebrities and billionares who support the dems (the ones that keep their monies in overseas accounts)
2007-03-12 04:37:15 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 3⤊ 2⤋
Personally, I feel that a regressive state tax system (Disproportionately high percentages for the poor on certain taxes such as property tax, gasoline taxes, etc) leaves less room for complaint in that regard. Now, let's assume that little problem is fixed at least to the point where state taxes are adjusted to be a flat tax after a certain point of income necessary to live.
Perhaps at this point, a flat tax would sound more appealing. However, the idea that those who have benefitted from the opportunities this nation has given them, and who have a much higher proportion of spendable income, should give back a higher percentage of their wealth to the nation that provided them with such opportunity, that doesn't sound wholly ridiculous.
As a human being, I would say that the amount of wealth is unimportant, although the means of how they acquired such wealth is.
2007-03-12 11:46:40 · answer #2 · answered by BDOLE 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Why is this a question for "the liberals"? What are you not telling us that you hope to enlighten us about? A fair question would be posted for anyone to answer.
I believe that people who EARN more money by working hard for it might be treated with respect in deference to their work ethic rather than someone who only wants to work a few hours a week and goof off for the rest of the time thereby earning less money. I am, of course, refering to only those who actually work for their money.
2007-03-12 11:36:37 · answer #3 · answered by Sherri 2 Kewl 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
That depends on what conduct they are engaging in. Money should always allow one to buy better service in areas such as hotel accommodations, travel, education, health care, etc etc. What is the point of having money if it provided no advantage. Justice however is another matter. All to often justice has become a commodity and those that can afford more justice get more justice. The rich go to Betty Ford when busted for drugs, the poor go to prison
2007-03-12 11:38:46 · answer #4 · answered by espreses@sbcglobal.net 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
it depends on the situation.
for instance, in a legal system no, people shouldn't be treated differently because of their wealth.
however in social welfare programs then yes. the reason is because social welfare programs are designed to help those who are in poverty. therefore it is only logical that how much money someone earns is taken into account.
in the realm of civil rights economics doesn't change how someone is treated. however in the realm of social rights economics is a huge factor in how someone is treated.
2007-03-12 11:44:39 · answer #5 · answered by Mr. O 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
People are reading whatever they want into your question, even though it's very vague. Interesting.
In a court of law the answer is no.
Should a country as rich as ours try to help the less fortunate? Yes.
It's a question that's just as relevant to conservatives as it is to liberals.
2007-03-12 11:40:41 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
As you can see, the liberals must lie about their true feelings in order to answer your question (or, as in the case of Mr White, he will NOT answer, but rather make another childish remark about the president.)
The entire foundation of modern liberalism is based upon the redistribution of wealth.
That , coupled with a supremely powerful central government (with them at the helm of course) doling out all that confiscated wealth in the direction they see fit.
But don't dare accuse them of communism or socialism.
Absolutly not!
Why, their philosophy is so different, there are dozens of examples of how totally different liberalism is from those terrible philosophies.
Differences like....uhh...wait, it's coming to me...uhh...can I get back to you on that?
2007-03-12 11:43:41 · answer #7 · answered by Garrett S 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Treated differently in what respect? In the eyes of the law? No. In the eyes of the tax collector? Yes. It depends.
2007-03-12 11:37:08 · answer #8 · answered by theswedishfish710 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋
No, and why is this question just aimed at liberals? What's the matter are you affraid to ask republicans the same thing?
2007-03-12 12:06:07 · answer #9 · answered by Third Uncle 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No, that is called a caste system, it is oppressive and violates human rights.
We should all be entitled to the same liberties regardless of how large or small our paychecks are.
2007-03-12 11:34:35 · answer #10 · answered by smedrik 7 · 4⤊ 0⤋