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Originally Posted by The_Rorschach
Regardless of how many tax initiatives they took advantage of, or assets they hide from the Fed Gov, the Rich are still paying more than anyone else when it comes to taxes. Not necessarily in percentile, though often that is the case as well, but certainly in dollar amount. Why quibble over how 'unfair' it is that they should enjoy or retain their wealth?
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The rich continue to get richer, so don't make it sound like they're being raped. They possess a disproportionate amount of wealth so they pay more. And there would be far less "quibbling" if their wealth was always legitimately earned.
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Originally Posted by The_Rorschach
Yes, I've noticed an increase of the Noveau Rich applying for medicade and foodstamps lately. Worse yet, is when they insist on court appointed defense attorneys.
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They get people to pay in other ways like subsidies and corporate tax breaks.