[PeteMoss]

Originally Posted by Jason14h

All these things have already had taxes paid on them when the money was initially earned, or have tax payed at some point. So you want to double tax them indefinitely.

Also - Most of the 'loopholes' or tax deferral benefit the average investor, retirement savings, small businesses, etc. So I guess we also want different rules at a certain point for all scenarios because that is 'fair'

You basically just want to take from the 'Rich' and give to the 'Poor' for no other reason then "They have more, and I want some"

If everyone should pay their "fair share" there should be no marginal tax rates and everyone should pay the same amount. (Actually should just be a consumption tax and no income tax but good luck explaining that to the average voter )And guess what - The rich would stay be rich, and even more so. The lowest earners pay ZERO. They are net takers from the economy/world. The 'Rich' are net contributors.

The rich pay more % wise. Maybe not every year, but over the long run to death they will. They pay more real $$ wise - Exponentially more.

It isn't a fair share you want anyone to pay - Because you cant even define what is 'fair' - fair is a construct of opinions

Its a share you deem people should pay because effectively, you want more $$ (Well for the government to provide you services) and want to take it from people who are not you

Maybe you should go into your neighbours backyard next time he's having a BBQ and take his steak off the grill because it's unfair that you only had hot dogs on your grill.

If you think having Jeff Bezos pay a bit more in taxes when the US economy is currently at a 2.06 TRILLION deficit through the first 8 months of this year is going to make a difference to your standard of living or the price of housing you are out to left field.

Honest question - Have you ever taken an entry level economics course or read any economic books? Because taxing the rich solves zero of the problems you are complaining about

Coming in hot here.