The rich keep getting richer. The poor continue to stay poor. Eventually, the system will collapse if this trend continues. That's why I support heavy taxation on those who make exorbitant salaries. Taxes support programs that help people who can't afford basic necessities to get what they need. One thing that also needs to be done on an international scale, though, is the closure of tax havens for the rich. If they can't hide away the millions they make, they can be taxed on those millions - a benefit which will actually help people.
Those who are against high taxation say things like "you are punishing people for working hard, and rewarding the lazy". My counterpoint to that is that even if CEO John Q. Westminster works 70 hours a week, he's probably not doing tasks that leave him drenched in sweat every day. He probably isn't a single parent who has to feed 3 children. There needs to be a system of support for people in need. That's what opponents of taxation don't seem to understand.
Wikipedia (okay, I know it's not always the most accurate source) has some fairly good info on what taxes do for a society.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tax
Y'all should read that, y'hear?
Those who are against high taxation say things like "you are punishing people for working hard, and rewarding the lazy". My counterpoint to that is that even if CEO John Q. Westminster works 70 hours a week, he's probably not doing tasks that leave him drenched in sweat every day. He probably isn't a single parent who has to feed 3 children. There needs to be a system of support for people in need. That's what opponents of taxation don't seem to understand.
Wikipedia (okay, I know it's not always the most accurate source) has some fairly good info on what taxes do for a society.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tax
Y'all should read that, y'hear?
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