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> Really, you can try to justify any tax policy by reframing the question, but the root argument breaks down to having other people pay more so I pay less which
by nybble41 8y ago
> Really, you can try to justify any tax policy by reframing the question, but the root argument breaks down to having other people pay more so I pay less which is never really justified.
Indeed, the "root argument" in favor of taxation is fundamentally all about "having other people pay more so that I pay less". That being the case, why did you start out by saying that "investments should have much higher tax rates", only to contradict yourself later?
- Retric 8y agoBecause I was simply coming up with a counter argument not advocating for a position. I could support the fist line by saying investments are taxed at below average rates including loans (bonds) which are not double taxed. And a flat tax without any form of tax breaks is the only fair solution. But, again not trying to support a position just disappointed with the way taxes are discussed. Arguably all people deserve a tax break, but the only way to do that is reduce spending.