quote:Originally posted by HIFLYER:quote:Originally posted by MOBY:quote:Originally posted by marksw59:quote:Originally posted by JuanHunt:
What are/should be the objective criteria for taxation??? Should it be wealth-based instead of income based???
What about doing away with income or possession based taxation altogether? Everybody makes purchases.
Sales taxes are regressive. They burden those who make less unfairly. A person who makes a low income will spend 100% of their income, or close to it, on necessities. I on the other hand, will spend a lower percentage than that including luxury purchases, recreation, and travel. I am free to then hoard the rest tax free AND earn money on it. Therefore, either the poor would be taxed on 100% of their income or the necessities would be excluded, which means people will ***** that they are not paying their fair share.
While a flat tax seems more fair, I would still be paying a bundle for services that I do not use. I do not have children and do not need schools. I only put out my trash once every 2-3 weeks and then the can is still only half full. The only really fair system would be pay for what you use. The rich could then pay for all the additional services their additional possessions and properties require, people who insist on having 9,000 kids can pay for them themselves, and I can pay only for the services I use. Unfortunately, that horse is so far out of the barn, it could never happen.
As I said not all sales tax proposals are regressive, as some give every taxpayer a exemption for necessities. It is obvious by your post you think having a good career that pays well is wrong to people who do not. You use words like "hoard" to refer to saving money and investing. You think it is wrong to save or "HOARD as you say" but it is ok to tax someone more who had the drive to become a doctor, lawyer or other high income earner.
This thinking is what is wrong with America, very few people are born wealthy most have legally worked hard for it. I worked my way through college and sacrificed to have the career I now enjoy. Nothing is stopping anyone else from doing the same.
I have a good career that pays VERY well. And I sacrificed and worked my way through college as well as working my ass off for many years (sadly just a figure of speech, my ass is still there). That is why I am gracious and not afraid to help others. Also, as a Christian, I will get back what I put out in this world.
Incidentally, there is no such thing as a tax that will be fair to everyone. That is why it is best for those of us who will not be destitute to bear the greater burden.I would like to pay a heck of a lot less but, until we straighten this mess out, that is what is required.
And, since you think you have the right to tell me what I think and I believe when you do not even know me, I will do the same for you. First I DO save but do not act like Gollum guarding the precious. I find your attitude toward money vulgar and low class. People that really have it aren't selfish with it and we do just fine thank you very much.