Isn't it socialist to force me pay for something that I'm not using?
2007-06-19 19:23:35 · 20 answers · asked by trer 3 in Business & Finance ➔ Taxes ➔ Other - Taxes
Nope, you don't get to pick and choose!
But if you stopped by the library and asked the question, they'd be more than happy to show you the various laws and help educate you on them. Since you've already paid for it you might as well get something out of it!
You might also check out a few books on Socialism and see what it's REALLY all about! In a country such as ours, it's not possible to exist without at least SOME Socialistic features. In a purely Capitalistic society, the government would provide little or nothing in the way of services. You'd pull out your checkbook or credit card every time you needed a cop or firefighter to save your @$$. You'd also get a bill directly in the mail for the cost of the wars we're currently fighting as well as your share of the cost of the streetlights on your street, etc.
I don't endorse a "welfare state", far from it. But too many people treat Socialism as if it were a 4-letter word. It is not.
2007-06-20 00:37:58 · answer #1 · answered by Bostonian In MO 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Guess what? This is the same argument that got Prop 13 in California passed several years ago.
People argued that their kids were grown so they felt their property taxes, which is how a huge portion of schools get funded, shouldn't increase. Well, it passed, and the kids of California have been paying ever since. The first thing to go was "extras" like art and band. Also gone: buses for teams to get to sporting events and even buses to get kids to school. Where I live, the parents have to pay for those privileges.
In any case, if you really feel that you shouldn't pay for the library, then take it up with your local government. Who knows, maybe many others feel the way you do!
2007-06-20 02:34:15 · answer #2 · answered by 1M9 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you are a taxpayer you should avail of all the benefits due to you. You cannot deduct your tax because of not using a public library. For every income earned there is a corresponding taxm to be paid and you cannot change that. It will have to be amended by the Congress to do what you wish and that will be impossible. Anyway if you don't have the time to go to a public library then asked members of your family to use the said library.
Have a good day.
2007-06-20 02:28:27 · answer #3 · answered by yolanda o 2 · 2⤊ 0⤋
If I never drive on your street but live in your state or county, shouldn't I pay lower taxes since I'm not using that street and shouldn't have to pay to maintain it?
What do you have against libraries, anyway? They do a lot of good for a lot of people. If you don't want to use any of their services, that's your choice - it's there for you.
2007-06-20 11:31:43 · answer #4 · answered by Judy 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
But you are improving the community you live in. Which for the minimal cost you pay in taxes which goes towards your public library sytem is nothing compared to the waste in other areas of our goverments tax spendings.
2007-06-20 02:27:01 · answer #5 · answered by tankerdab 2 · 3⤊ 0⤋
Like your last question, this is a ridiculous notion. I suggest you start using the library to increase your knowledge, therefore you will have a reason to be paying your taxes :)
2007-06-20 02:27:00 · answer #6 · answered by bugalug_hills 4 · 6⤊ 0⤋
um no...
you pay taxes for the right to use these amenities...
you should be grateful for living in a country that offers books for people to read and doesnt burn them for fear that people will begin to think for themselves
besides getting a refund of your taxes for not using the library wouldnt give you much of a return...
think about it
2007-06-20 02:28:50 · answer #7 · answered by Kimberlie H 4 · 3⤊ 0⤋
Taxes cover much, much more than the public library my friend.
2007-06-20 02:26:09 · answer #8 · answered by Your Ex Boyfriend 4 · 2⤊ 0⤋
if I never get hit by a hurricane, should I be angry that my federal tax money goes to save peoples lives in case of a catastrophic event in another state.
Oh, nevermind... they didn't save lives. my mistake.
F*ck everyone else, I want my segway, ipod & my no-lot house in the middle of suburbia with books I bought 'cause I can afford my own library... kill the poor.
*sarcasm*
2007-06-20 02:26:48 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
Whats with you and socialists? Pay your taxes!!!
2007-06-20 02:26:01 · answer #10 · answered by steracrudy 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋