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Originally posted by wesleywalrus
Why should those who EARN more money have to pay more in taxes? There are 100M+ Americans who do not pay their federal income taxes each year. THAT should change. But besides that, there should be one simple flat tax for everyone.
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THIS.
I mean I don't necessarily agree with a 'flat tax' as that isn't entirely fair either, but I definitely don't agree with the rich paying so, so much more than the poorer.
I'm from the UK so it's a little different but pretty much the same. I find the theory that the richer should pay more incredibly unfair.
I know many people (of the older generation) who have worked themselves from nothing into good places (career wise) where they're earning a high wage - these people have had to work incredibly hard, long hours, physical labour etc. Yet they're then expected to pay more tax, taking their earnings down by 40-50%+ ?? How is this fair??
When I see things with this I come close to sympathising with the people who just get ****** jobs and or live off benefits from the government - at least that way you aren't being robbed of half your earnings for taxes.