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Originally Posted by Iowa_Flames_Fan
Well, if you think we can live without taxes, presumably you feel a pang of guilt each time you a) drive a car on a road, b) go to school, c) get sick, or d) enjoy not being invaded by other countries. And that's just the beginning. Saying "I don't like any tax" is just one of those head-scratchers... how do you propose we pay for your lifestyle? Surely you aren't laboring under the illusion that you are self-sufficient?
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Of course, there are certain things the government should be paying for, like the military, roads, and other things.
Doesn't mean I should like increases in tax rates.
If possible, tax rates should be cut, and more money should be given to the consumer. Which is why I disagree with taxes on cigarettes. I think the government has found a source of money that nobody will argue with, because everyone thinks smokers are idiots, and should be punished for their burden on society.
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In fact, we might argue that it makes more sense than the alternative, which is either a) not funding SCHIP (a terrible idea, I think even you would agree) or b) raising income taxes on everyone. Given those alternatives, I like a cigarette tax a whole heck of a lot.
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We're talking about a trillion dollar deficit here, WITHOUT the money spent on the bailout. The money can come from different sources.
I also think funding health care services with the system the way it is.....is a waste of money.