2007-12-02 14:56:54 · 20 answers · asked by Anonymous in Politics & Government ➔ Elections
I understand that right now we're in a 3 trillion dollar deficit and that raising taxes is one of the only ways to solve this problem.
However, we must see what the dollars are going towards (at least as long as we are at war) - Iraq. If the candidate in question was going to take measures to reduce and eventually remove United States presence from Iraq, I would consider this when casting my vote. Otherwise, in response to the question, most likely not.
2007-12-02 15:07:42 · answer #1 · answered by Courtney 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
No.
I don't have a problem with paying taxes, as long as I approve of what they are being used for, and right now, most of the candidates who advocate the raising of taxes are not giving any good reasons to spend the money on.
As much as I know this will piss people off, I would rather have money spent on war than on education. If I had a choice between wasting more money on the dilapadated jokes we call our public school system, and outfitting our troops who are in harms way with the best and safest gear, I will go with the second option every time. At least I will be getting a solid return for my money, even if i don't agree with the war in Iraq.
2007-12-02 23:05:41 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋
I would vote for a candidate that said they would raise taxes if it meant that some of the social ills in our country would be rectified. These include the lack of affordable health care for all Americans, the continuing war in Iraq, and the way our educational system is falling behind the rest of the developed world.
2007-12-02 23:05:48 · answer #3 · answered by mickbw 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Personally, I would vote for a Constitutionalist President, regardless of their tax policy.
Taxes can change every administration, and is not permanent. Therefore, it CAN be experimental. If I was paying taxes, I would prefer it go to a more localized goal, or something of my choosing such as military development.
As PRESIDENT, you want them to adhere to the Constitution first and foremost. As said earlier, tax policy can EASILY be changed.
INCOME tax, is not taxing profit, and can be considered unconstitutional. However a sales tax, profits made to a company on sale of goods is.
Taxing just to give it away to someone else is wrong. Taxing to spend on roads to keep commerce and traffic moving is correct.
2007-12-02 23:01:43 · answer #4 · answered by vote_usa_first 7 · 2⤊ 1⤋
No....I still haven't heard anyone who is going to repeal the estate tax..I really don't like the idea of working my a s s off for the gov't to take almost 1/2 from my kids when I die.
2007-12-02 23:56:32 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
No, even the Republicans who say they are going to cut taxes end up raising them.
2007-12-02 23:15:35 · answer #6 · answered by freedom_vs_slavery 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The ones that scare me are the ones who say that are looking out for the poor and the middle class. What they really mean is that they are going to take money from the middle class make the poor think they are getting it and the rich end up with it.
2007-12-02 23:14:26 · answer #7 · answered by Jake S 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
No. I want the nominee to cut spending.
The way our government functions, more tax money simply means more waste.
2007-12-02 23:00:04 · answer #8 · answered by Gary W 4 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Higher taxes are inevitable.
Anybody who thinks we are going to be able to pay off George Bush's debt without higher taxes is daydreaming.
He has screwed us royally - for generations. Our grandchildren will be paying of his little war.....
2007-12-03 00:11:47 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Did you know that the Income Tax is Unconstitutional and there isn't even a law saying that you have to pay it? You can fight it!
RON PAUL 2008!!! He's running to abolish the IRS! amongst other great things!
rEVOLution!
2007-12-02 23:05:54 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋