Are higher taxes the answer... (money, abuse, government, rates)

[Greg_IA]

...to most of the problems we face in the USA?

I say no.

[Roadking2003]

Originally Posted by Greg_IA

...to most of the problems we face in the USA?

I say no.

No. Taxes are already way too high.

[afoigrokerkok]

Of course not...

[Frank DeForrest]

I dunno, they may need the money to launch another investigation into steroid abuse in major league baseball.

[Quick Enough]

It's not like they wastes so much of what they already take in taxes!

[padcrasher]

Highest taxed nations in the World = Highest standard of living in the World

Biggest government size for size in the World = Happiest citizens in the World.

Go research tax rates of Denmark, Sweden, Belgium, Germany and learn something.

[padcrasher]

Boo hoo we live in the highest taxed country in the World...Things sure are terrible over here.

denmark girls - Google Search

[waterboy7375]

Originally Posted by Greg_IA

...to most of the problems we face in the USA?

I say no.

Not unless one beleives throwing money at all problems will fix them.

[gmagoo]

Originally Posted by Roadking2003

No. Taxes are already way too high.

Where can you get a better deal?

Americans' tax burden is lightest in developed world - USATODAY.com

[florida.bob]

Raising tax revenue is part of the answer, yes. Tax rates along with closing public and Corporate loopholes. Lowering the Corp rate is fine, if we require that Corps actually pay their taxes. Is it the only answer, no.