>>>>>>>>There's a difference between capital/investment income and labor income and how it's taxed
>>>>>>>Of course there is and that's why we need Welfare Reform.
>>>>>>>Look back and see who financed the lobbyists who got that put into law.
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>>>>>>>You won't find many wage earners or small business owners who think that capital gains and certain investment income should be taxed lower than labor income.
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>>>>>>How many do you think believe as I do that income shouldn't be taxed at all? Does that make their opinion more or less valid to you? ;)
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>>>>>Stupid question: without taxes how are we supposed to provide police and fire services, a military, schools, and so on? (I am tempted to try to slip the EPA past you but won't be a wise guy).
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>>>>Stupid answer : No income taxes != no taxes
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>>>OK, I'll bite since I know you know a lot about finance. What kind of tax(es) do you suggest?
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>>Consumption based.
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>As I just said to Kevin, those taxes are highly regressive. Yet another example IMO of the well to do wanting an even bigger share of the pie.

See my response to Tamar