Get this what people were saying to me the other day:
They claimed that I wasn't paying my "fair share of taxes", because I could afford to pay more.
I informed them that last year I probably paid more in taxes than any of them netted (individually). Still not my fair share.
I then informed them that I have most likely paid more in dollars to the IRS than they have over our lives. Still not my fair share.
Their rebuttal was (that STUPID): you didn't get there on your own. Really? I received exactly $0.00 in tuition, $0.00 in any foodstamps/wellfare, etc. growing up. I run my own business that I built out of my bedroom while I was living at home when I was 15 (no exaggeration). I'm not "rich" or anything like that-but I do well.
But the income inequality isn't "fair" to them. So I explain to them if my business goes under-I'm bankrupt. If their business (where they work) goes under: they simply get another job. My job has much responsibility and accountability than theirs do. In other words: their risk is minimal, while mine is great.
But they go to work, collect a 9-5 paycheck (which there's nothing wrong with that). But don't turn around and ***** out of jealously while others eventually make more than you do-because that's not the path you went down.
If you think that you're underpaid: go get a better job. If you can't: MAKE one (hint: start your own business; but I promise it's harder than it seems). If there's no way that you make more money: than you're currently get paid what you're worth. It's that simple.
/end rant LOL
When you get sick of the privilege of paying taxes to the country that allowed you success, you have at least two options.
Move.
Stop earning so much money.
You're in control.
I have no problem paying a flat tax (and specific percentage that everybody pays). Let's say it's 10%-everybody pays 10%, I have no problems if my 10% is higher than somebody elses. I think that's as "fair" as you can get-everybody gives up the same proportion of their earnings. If that's what happens-you'll see no complaints out of me.
But how about my "fair share" in the benefits of paying taxes? I have NEVER received a penny form the government in the form of food stamps, wellfare, etc. Shouldn't I receive my "fair share" of tax dollars? Or is that something that nobody wants to address?
I have no problem with my money helping other people-I wish more of it went to Hurricane Katrina aide for example. No problems with even temporary unemployment, let's say 6 months. You lose your job-you're on the dole for 6 months. Even that I have no complaints. But how is it fair for me to pay people for extended unemployment-and then when that runs out they simple switch over to disability (on a bogus claim).
But ultimately....
I pay more into the system, and receive less in return. So where is my "fair share"? Or are the leeches of society only concerned about themselves?