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Originally Posted by Locke
Put simply though, especially in reference to the chart you displayed: It doesnt matter.
Now isnt then. We have to deal with the realities of now.
Yes, I understand what you're saying but it essentially boils down to current values.
Take Edwards for example. If you plunked him down in 1910 his ability to move is much more limited, his costs of labour are also a lot lower in relation to his other costs.
But now someone, somewhere is going to make him a better deal, and he might be inclined to take it.
You are talking about shifting values for higher earners to have more of a social conscience, and thats something I fundamentally agree with.
But show me a way to do that that doesnt involve:
- Duct Tape
- Toothpicks
- Audio/Visual Equipment
- A folding chair with a hole in the bottom
- A ball gag
- Length of rope
Put short, I dont know how to change the social conscience of higher income earners in a truly global society, what I do know is that as that conscience changes we're going to have to take care of ourselves.
And we cant keep doing that by 'just raising taxes.'
And further, we cannot keep doing it if we're not all doing it together. This 'Public vs. Private vs. First Nations vs. Francophone vs. Provinces vs. Federal Parties' war has to stop.
I am a big proponent of two things: 'growing taxes' rather than just 'paying taxes' and prudent spending.
By that I mean grow your tax base and keep Government spending in check.
We need to be the first Country ruled by Accountants rather than Lawyers or Teachers.
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Great post until your last sentence
Clearly it needs to be run by CFA charterholders.
Our accountants sometimes are annoyed by capital gains. "We need more losses!" lol