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I think the idea is that they tax Mr. Grohl so much that he doesn't take home any more pay than you do. Sorry but I don't think you end up with any extra money in that scenario!
it depends on how you define "earn" the truly wealthy have always made the "rules"..in today's world in the US we have one third of the GDP from the financial sector...so people involved in paper shuffling "earn" a high amount while they "produce"
nothing...in fact people shuffling paper are able shuffle much paper around thousands of time better than others...and confuse "real wealth" "value" and just "wealth" to confound ordinary people
Think America needs, at minimum, changes to address growing wealth disparity and repairing an immoral healthcare system. Think we risk civil discontent reaching a boiling point from rule by the very few and healthcare we cannot afford. The current care of our seniors is failing, as it is a patchwork of fixes where many are falling between the cracks. Childcare also needs to be addressed in a way that does not overburden parents. We are way overdue putting aside the adulation of wealth and celebrity and refocusing our attentions on what really matters. Taxes like it or not, are going to have to rise. Who should pay the larger share of that burden, the most wealthy among us or the most financially struggling among us?
why discriminate...tax everyone, yes EVERYONE at the same rate
taxes should not be discriminatory
nearly 51% of all income is not reported... eliminate the "income" tax, and go to a consumption tax..tax EVERYONE fairly and equally.. a national sales tax, that EVERYONE has skin in the game
Think America needs, at minimum, changes to address growing wealth disparity and repairing an immoral healthcare system. Think we risk civil discontent reaching a boiling point from rule by the very few and healthcare we cannot afford. The current care of our seniors is failing, as it is a patchwork of fixes where many are falling between the cracks. Childcare also needs to be addressed in a way that does not overburden parents. We are way overdue putting aside the adulation of wealth and celebrity and refocusing our attentions on what really matters. Taxes like it or not, are going to have to rise. Who should pay the larger share of that burden, the most wealthy among us or the most financially struggling among us?
did you know that the wealth gap is growing in nearly every first world nation, including some of the most "socially conscience" nations like Sweden, Switzerland, Norway, Finland, France, etc
In theory, I agree with you. However, with regards to healthcare, many simply can't afford what they want or need, hence the problem.
Unless you think being able to live should require an upper-middle class income or higher, the private healthcare industry needs some regulatory involvement and subsidization to keep costs affordable for everyone. This is not a luxury expense like buying a cell phone or car... everyone needs it.
In theory, I agree with you. However, with regards to healthcare, many simply can't afford what they want or need, hence the problem.
So really, unless you think being able to live should require an upper-middle class income or higher, the private healthcare industry needs some regulatory involvement and subsidization to keep costs affordable for everyone. This is not a luxury expense like buying a cell phone or car... everyone needs it.
the problem is insurance (both private and governmental ) and the fact that the government took insurance and turned it into pay for everything
think about this... when you car needs a tune-up, or an oil change, or new tires...do you call your auto insurance company??? no, why?, because insurance is about having coverage for catastrophic damage to what you have insurance on, not paying for every sniffle or hiccup
If you can tell me how you would legislate me earning the same as Dave Grohl, I am all ears.
A Dave Grohl shout out! Yesss!
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