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Originally Posted by kutulu
I love how supporters of the consumtion tax supporters say it isn't shifting the tax burden to the poor and middle class. Look at what it eliminates:
Let's look at these taxes:
Income: Under a progressive system the more you make the higher your tax rate is. Who stands to gain the most: The person who currently pays 15% or the one who pays 30%.
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That's where we differ. "Gain" is inaccurate when it means I get to keep more of MY money. "Who gets to lose less?" would be accurate.
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Originally Posted by kutulu
Sure, we want to make it "fair" for the poor people. We've heard it before. No thanks.
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As far as the "No thanks" comment. May I assume that you're declining anything that means less of other people's money winds up in your pocket?