HMC Rich
I have to agree with World Citizen that more current data is needed. But, if numbers are true then we should look at how we can turn the negative to a positive. Ignoring the entitlements is not an answer.
47% of citizens pay federal taxes. 50% of what is taken in is paid by 10%. Bush tax policies made less citizens pay taxes. How could he?
If we want everyone to pay their fair share (whatever that is), we should close all loopholes, adjust the rates properly, and quit spending so much?
I know the Statist and Federalist have differing opinions on what to do. So we will always be able to argue with each other. (wink)
We obviously need to tax people for our infrastructure and to help certain people and some programs. But I don’t think the government (local, county, state, and Federal) should be able to take 50% of what everyone makes. Maybe you do. I work for my family first, not the government. They can hire me if they want, but that means I am paid by the citizens.
Think about this. If you are a citizen, you pay your taxes, then you give to charities, and if you are religious you tithe 10% to your church. That doesn’t leave a lot left over, so you have to cut back. But I can’t just cut back on taxes, can I? Anyhow, the secularists should have more money! Just kidding. I may believe in God but I worship Zippy’s burgers and a few other establishments that happily accept my discretionary spending. MMMMMM. Zippy’s