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Old 05-25-2010, 03:08 PM   #78 (permalink)
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Originally Posted by Baraka_Guru View Post
I'm sorry, ace, but that's not a very convincing argument against public support for universities. Then again, I'm not one to be won over by such emotional appeals (especially considering I know of several white-collar workers who bust their asses for well under $80,000 a year).

Are you saying, generally, that taxation should be à la carte?
Ace, I just want to reiterate what Baraka said here - $80k is a considerable income. Median personal income in the US was under $32k in 2007. Most white-collar jobs in the US don't pay more than $80k.
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