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In Reply to: Re: One property tax, nationally gathered posted by Norm on April 21, 2002 at 18:35:44:
Well, Norm, I guess we agree to disagree. That is what democracy is all about, right? When I said 15% I meant all taxes, social security included. Yes, that tax continues to increase and I will probably never see it as the wonderful government may see that I make too much to have any of my money back. I think it will take another Boston Tea Party for people to come to their senses. Of course, too many Americans find the taste of tea too... distasteful.As regards paying income to corporations.. that is our choice. Isn't that the point of living in America? If I don't want a Chrysler, I don't buy one. I don't have to give them 40% just because I'm exisiting in the same space as their automobiles. I can buy a Hyundai if I want to (and I don't!!), but the choice is mine. I don't have to tithe the corporations 5% because they are there.
As to services the poor receive, you are correct. We all receive certain services from our Federal Government, but what is your point? Most services received are not distributed equitably, and the services we do receive are very poorly administered. I'd much prefer to hire my OWN air flight controller (of course, along with my consortium, which would offer benefits, retirement, etc), and be assured that I could fire his ASS if he screwed up. If he did a good job, he'd get raises, bonuses, and good retirement. Hey, does this sound like good old fashioned capitalism??? Yup, cause that's what it is, and it works if you let it.
As a response to "Please also remember that with our low government services we pay lower taxes than all other developed democracies", just think... if everyday you were punched in the jaw, you'd feel pretty special if you only got whacked on the back of the head once a week.
Regards,
Michael
p.s. if people out there are reading this and getting annoyed/happy/ involved/anything, that is GOOD. The point is people should be discussing this and deciding the course our country should take. That is called democracy, which is a GREAT institution.
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- Re: One property tax, nationally gathered - panorama 04/21/0220:07:09 04/21/02 (1)
- Re: One property tax, nationally gathered - Norm 20:21:55 04/21/02 (0)
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