>But doesn't your approach of reducing govt income and spending in a time of recession put the financial burden of recovery on those who can least afford it while leaving more money in the pockets of those who are better placed to survive.
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>It puts a burden on those who don't recognize that in a free society, they need to be accountable for themselves.
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>People work hard their entire career and should be able to enjoy the fruits of their labor. There's substantial evidence that corporations are far more charitable when they have a choice.
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>Corporate taxes and high capital gains taxes only wind up harming production and growth in the long run.

Well I'd disagree Kevin. Unfortunately this is an area where there are no facts only opinions. I've even read (somewhere) economists who feel FDRs new deal actually lengthened the depression.