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We're still stuck on the "because you can afford it" arguement. I agree that our government funded agencies need the taxes they collect each year to operate and keep society functioning. I agree that as user of such services we should continue to help fund them by paying our taxes. However, we all use these services. Rich or poor. We should all be responsible for helping to fund them every year. There shouldn't be a stipulation that says "because you can afford to, you have to pay more than everyone else." With a tax rate equal for everyone, I do pay more because I make more. But me paying 35% to someone else's 10% because I can afford to, I don't agree with. I need money from my clients when I sell them an insurance policy. Everyone within the company needs health coverage, but I don't ask for more money from people who can afford it when they are getting the same services.
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