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Jarhead1775

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2. Taxes

Reply to jorno67 (Original post)

Fri Jan 25, 2013, 07:04 PM

Jan 2013

I don't agree with being required to pay anyone to work for a wage.

Taxing income from work is paying for a right to work.

Paying union dues in a closed shop is the same.

My belief is they should tax purchases or use, not work. Work is good, certain purchases are bad. Tax bad or luxury more, (tobacco, sports cars) and leave work and wages alone.

My thoughts. Let the flames begin....

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The US Taxes work not Wealth [View all] jorno67 Jan 2013 OP

People born wealthy do not pay near as much on their income as a working stiff. BlueJazz Jan 2013 #1

Taxes Jarhead1775 Jan 2013 #2