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Keep in mind that Apple does owe the US government a significant amount, so your statement is inaccurate. Apple would not function without the infrastructure pr
by ves 11y ago
Keep in mind that Apple does owe the US government a significant amount, so your statement is inaccurate. Apple would not function without the infrastructure provided by the government, would not be able to protect its IP without US patents, relies on the US for its workforce in Cupertino, etc.
So while I agree with your first claim, and do think Apple should "not" be taxed (tax people, not corporations), I don't agree with your second statement.
- wookasz 11y agoThanks for saying this. I don't understand how people can forget that everyone relies on public roads, the power grid, police and armed forces, and a plethora of other expensive infrastructure items without which it would be nearly impossible to make a penny.
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- tn13 11y agoI said in "ideal case" and not in general case and I was only emphasizing why the government attitude that Apple owes US government something is wrong. As far as public infrastructure etc. is concerned only a minuscule portion of over taxes get spent on actual government functions such as protection of property rights and Liberty. Most of the money is currently going in wars we cant win or end, military junk and welfare. If I had a choice I would pay government to run a police force and courts but not for these things. US gov already gets sufficient tax money to run its basic business. I would appreciate if the cut their spending instead of stealing money from me and Apple.