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Originally Posted by 12clicks
there's a 45% number out there that says you're wrong.
we would if EVERYONE had to pay. when the bottom 45% can vote without any monetary consequence, you have a real problem.
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We are discussing "federal income taxes". We all pay state, county, city and excise taxes (depending on whether or not your state, county or city has taxes). Not to mention other government fees.
I wonder if you were complaining about income redistribution when Bush was sending $600 checks to everyone that made under $75k. Just wondering.
Obama didn't create the income tax system... almost everyone who did is dead. I agree that the tax system should be changed but I also don't think that someone working at McDonalds for minimum wage should be required to pay 30% income tax. We should be concentrated on getting them educated for a more productive career. I view that as investment in America's future rather than welfare. A rising tide lifts all boats kind of thing...