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posted by
Spear:
You mentioned networth being taxed instead of income, but what you're essentially proposing is a flat tax (or "fair tax" as some call it). You think rich people would oppose a flat tax? Ummmm, I strongly beg to differ. Not sure how you reach that conclusion. Why would a rich person oppose the elimination of a progressive tax system that takes the most from them? And the poor would throw a fit over a flat tax. Right now, nearly half the country doesn't even pay taxes. You don't think they'd be upset if they suddenly were expected to contribute? The poor are used to drawing money out of the system, not putting into it.
And the last draft was almost 40 years ago during Vietnam. I'm not sure why you even brought that up. It hasn't happened in decades and it would be politically impossible to bring it back. Let's keep the discussion relevant.
You are dumb to think it could not be brought back. Of course it could. A lot of smart people thought things would never be bad again like they were in the great depression- but they are. Wait, if and when times get bad enough the draft will be back. Count on it. Also, i promise you the rich would not be for a flat tax based on Net Worth. Income, maybe but not NW. See, they like hiding their income over seas and then having the wealth here. No, the rich do not want fair. They are blinded by greed as to what fair really is.
If you think i am wrong look at police protection. In the ghetto, you will wait for hours to get a cop. In a rich area the patrol all the time and respond in minutes or less. The wealthy want all the protection our gov offers but they do not want to pay for it.
Ya, tho i walk through the valley of the shadow of death,
I shall fear no retals,
Cause i have the biggest, baddest, and toughest country in the valley!