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(37,305 posts)I pay taxes to keep everything functioning so a debt capable of bringing it all down is of no use to me. Moreover I am willing to pay more because all of our livelihoods and way of life depend on a functional government.
We are not getting what we are paying for. Only empty promises they won't be able to keep because of poor planning.
Cirque du So-What
(25,973 posts)HowZAT grabya?
dkf
(37,305 posts)If they fixed the hedge fund carried interest loophole that would be good.
Besides, as long as they pay more in total than I do I don't see where I can complain. Paying a percent of your income is practical. Is it fair that one person pays millions while i pay thousands? I don't know.
hootinholler
(26,449 posts)Even Adam Smith, you know the "Wealth of Nations" guy that the RW is so enamored with, was an advocate of progressive taxation.
dkf
(37,305 posts)That is why I said its practical. And I am willing to pay more to make it all work, unlike so many others, because I do think this country is worth it.