That's a completely different situation.
You're not answering my question though... why do the poor have to pay more taxes while the rich oil companies and lobbists get tax breaks for their own personal benefit?
That's a completely different situation.
You're not answering my question though... why do the poor have to pay more taxes while the rich oil companies and lobbists get tax breaks for their own personal benefit?
i am answering your question and you aren't understanding me.....
they don't.......the dollar amount that you pay is less than the dollar amount most wealthy people pay......why do you (and myself included) get a free ride on their dime?
i'm not saying increase OUR taxes....i'm just saying that breaks for them are well in order and overdue.....it's only fair.....you're the one asking to be treated special....
The dollar amount that wealthy people pay is way more yes, but we're still not paying the same percentage.
For instance, If I pay 15 percent state income tax while some tobacco company from pays 10 percent. They're paying more money, because they make more, but it's not effecting their budget the same way as it does mine.
If I can't go out and have a nice dinner over the weekend because I have a 15 percent tax then jo-schmo with the tobacco company shouldn't be able to purchase 12 of the restaurants I would have eaten at.
Do you understand? It's not fair.
I do ask for a break on us though, if we don't get a break, then they should raise minimum wage because us poor people work hourly... most rich people don't, they get salary and hourly wages do not effect their salary.
If big companies and lobbyists are going to get a tax cut, then their taxes should go towards things like: Rebuilding New Orleans, researching alternative energy, curing cancer, etc...
Exxon Mobil just had the largest recorded fiscal year profit in the history of the WORLD and they got TAX BREAKS. None of that money went to their workers, none of that money went to anything beneficial, it went to the owners and share holders to buy useless materialistic crap like a 300,000 dollar dress or 9 homes.
Sure, I would like to be able to purchase a home or two, but not 9, 500,000$+ homes scattered all over the U.S. If I had that much money, I would donate it or give it to family.
Republicans are greedy and care about themselves, at least the ones in Washington and if there are some that don't, they're probably not appreciated by the, "real republicans."
I'm saying a percentage is unfair to begin with. Why should they pay a percentage to live here? They are only one person.
Perhaps, since this is a capitalistic society, a percentage tax on CORPORATIONS is fair. They conduct business so tax the profit they get from said business,.
but...
To tax a normal citizen more actual dollars for the same citizenship is unamerican and i don't approve.
The job market is the same for everyone....if you don't make enough money, do something to change your situation, the wealthy did.
Furthermore, why do you call them greedy?
Why should loving money be treated any differently than loving another human being? You'd give it to charity, they'd give it to themselves....none is more noble. Just two different choices.
Last edited by EmmitBrown; 09-05-2008 at 05:13 PM.
I find it hard to reconcile a mother having enough baby formula to feed her child against someone buying some hand stitched Gucci loafers.Originally Posted by EmmitBrown
Further to that whilst the rich are taxed, they can afford 'creative' accountants who will shift money around to ensure that their client is not paying the full amount on their capital.
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So, while a kid dies of cancer and his parents can't pay for the bills so treatment is not given, a rich guy goes out and buys a Ferrari, knowing that kid is going to die.
Is that right, morally? No.
Sure, I'd love money if everyone else had money, but they don't. Money is the root of all evil... there's no way to love that.
"they can afford 'creative' accountants"
so? it's not illegal...and when it is, people go to jail, what's the problem?
if you can't afford an accountant, you don't get one and thusly don't reap the benefits of an accountant. They paid for one and shall recieve the benefit.
And the kid with cancer thing? c'mon. that's absolutely ridiculous to say that everyone else should pay for each others problems. i don't have an x-box 360, are you going to buy me one?
Having cancer and wanting an Xbox are like fire and ice.
You seriously need to rethink your stance on life.
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