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Originally Posted by mwillman
I think that it will increase the tax burden on the poor while giving more tax relief to the rich who really don't need tax relief.
The main problem with the tax system is simple.
90% of America's wealth is controlled by 3% of the nation but they only pay 40% of the taxes.
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"Need" is irrelevant, we're all legally equal and thus should all pay the same percentage of our income and/or expenditures. If anything, the fair tax plan (which I oppose) would put MORE of a burden on the rich because (surprise) they spend more money.
If you like the idea of a state-sponsored notion of a caste system, by all means support unequal taxation. Those of us committed to equality and freedom will take our ball and go home.