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It's become clear that he's a straight-up communist.....The individual is subservient to, and indeed property of, the unquantifiable straw man of "society".The concept is really simple -- most people get rich becuase they love what they do for a living. And they are good at it. And, as chance would have it, the things they like to do are in demand by others -- so they also are getting paid well.
Many other people have no such luck. They like to do things that others do not find all that valuable. Or they don't possess enough talents to compete with those who do. Those people have to work hard to earn a basic living and the money is the main thing that motivates them to work.
That is why the rich are so fortunate. And that is why asking them to pay higher taxes is only fair. Also that is why higher taxes would not discourage them from working -- remember, they are not providing their services just for money!
I believe that a society should reward people primary for their efforts -- and much less the end result, as the productivity can change dramatically between the different lines of work. The society should encourage higher productivity as well by allowing some inequality -- by letting people take home many times the average salary.
But there is nothing wrong if people making millions would have to give up most of their income in taxes.
This is your case? Really? This might be the worst case ever laid out for why the rich should pay more.
- Then you have people like Elon Musk who worked hard for their money.
Really?? Can you show me a copy of it and tell me who SIGNED it?
It is called the tax code, and it is signed by people's representatives. Ever heard of democracy?
When did I agree to the tax code?
The Constitution applies to the politicians and bureaucrats who take an oath to preserve and protect it and abide by its limitations, not to the population at large.It is called the tax code, and it is signed by people's representatives. Ever heard of democracy?
When did I agree to the tax code?
When did you agree to the Constitution?
The Constitution applies to the politicians and bureaucrats who take an oath to preserve and protect it and abide by its limitations, not to the population at large.When did I agree to the tax code?
When did you agree to the Constitution?
The Constitution applies to the politicians and bureaucrats who take an oath to preserve and protect it and abide by its limitations, not to the population at large.When did I agree to the tax code?
When did you agree to the Constitution?
The concept is really simple -- most people get rich becuase they love what they do for a living. And they are good at it. And, as chance would have it, the things they like to do are in demand by others -- so they also are getting paid well.
Many other people have no such luck. They like to do things that others do not find all that valuable. Or they don't possess enough talents to compete with those who do. Those people have to work hard to earn a basic living and the money is the main thing that motivates them to work.
That is why the rich are so fortunate. And that is why asking them to pay higher taxes is only fair. Also that is why higher taxes would not discourage them from working -- remember, they are not providing their services just for money!
I believe that a society should reward people primary for their efforts -- and much less the end result, as the productivity can change dramatically between the different lines of work. The society should encourage higher productivity as well by allowing some inequality -- by letting people take home many times the average salary.
But there is nothing wrong if people making millions would have to give up most of their income in taxes.
There is EVERYTHING wrong with people having to give up most of thier income, regardless of how much they make, in taxes.
If you want other people's money, do the honorable thing and rob them. Dont make the government do it for you.
It would be their money if they earn them in an inhabited island, or in lawless jungles. Then they would owe nothing to any one else.
But that is not the case. The rich got to the top because the way our society is set up, because many other people follow its rules and make right decisions every day. The rich owe most of their fortunes to those people.
The concept is really simple -- most people get rich becuase they love what they do for a living. And they are good at it. And, as chance would have it, the things they like to do are in demand by others -- so they also are getting paid well.
Many other people have no such luck. They like to do things that others do not find all that valuable. Or they don't possess enough talents to compete with those who do. Those people have to work hard to earn a basic living and the money is the main thing that motivates them to work.
That is why the rich are so fortunate. And that is why asking them to pay higher taxes is only fair. Also that is why higher taxes would not discourage them from working -- remember, they are not providing their services just for money!
I believe that a society should reward people primary for their efforts -- and much less the end result, as the productivity can change dramatically between the different lines of work. The society should encourage higher productivity as well by allowing some inequality -- by letting people take home many times the average salary.
But there is nothing wrong if people making millions would have to give up most of their income in taxes.
The Constitution applies to the politicians and bureaucrats who take an oath to preserve and protect it and abide by its limitations, not to the population at large.When did you agree to the Constitution?
It also describes how laws are enacted. With the expectations that the population will be abided by those laws. So if you accept the Constitution, you have to accept the laws.
How'd those expectations work out during alcohol prohibition, the national 55 mph speed limit or for the stupid "war" on (some) drugs?The Constitution applies to the politicians and bureaucrats who take an oath to preserve and protect it and abide by its limitations, not to the population at large.When did you agree to the Constitution?
It also describes how laws are enacted. With the expectations that the population will be abided by those laws. So if you accept the Constitution, you have to accept the laws.
The Constitution applies to the politicians and bureaucrats who take an oath to preserve and protect it and abide by its limitations, not to the population at large.When did you agree to the Constitution?
It also describes how laws are enacted. With the expectations that the population will be abided by those laws. So if you accept the Constitution, you have to accept the laws.
But there is a contractual relationship already -- it says that the rich must pay most of taxes in this country. We should change is so they pay a bit more.
Really?? Can you show me a copy of it and tell me who SIGNED it?
It is called the tax code, and it is signed by people's representatives. Ever heard of democracy?
Luck is the excuse for those who do not want to be held accountable for decisions, actions, etc...
- Then you have people like Elon Musk who worked hard for their money.
I have huge respect for people like Elon Musk, but I don't believe that even they worked hard enough to justify their income.
Actually, his case is a bit of exception-- if he was heavily taxed, then he would not have money to create SpaceX. Or maybe he would be able to convince the investors anyway. Or may be the tax code can be set up in the way that the business investments are deducted from one's taxable income.
But there is a contractual relationship already -- it says that the rich must pay most of taxes in this country. We should change is so they pay a bit more.
You are not asking for a bit more, you are asking for all of it. Never mind that such a limit on income would crash industries such as housing, high end automobiles, resturants, vacations spots, and all others that depend on disposable income.
This person must be joking... nobody can be that stupid.
It's called having some intelligence and a work ethic. We seriously don't want to destroy that or we become a third world shit hole.
The difference between a first and third world country is simply that.