The sad state of the US people.

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TheRealMafoo said:

 

Sigh.... that's not the same.

Paying twice as much in taxes as a poor person, for a service we all receive, is far different then telling me I am going to pay for a service for that poor person, that I am not eligible for. 

I see how progressive taxes can be construed as indenturing people, but I am less worried about it if I am at least reaping a benefit from it.

Most of the time, rich people get more out of it. For example, Bill Gates has a much more to lose if we get invaded by another country, so it stands that he should pay more to protect it.

If I have an expensive car, I care that the roads are in better shape. I should pay more to maintain them.

Can you not see the difference?

 

No, I do not see a fundamental difference between a progressive tax system and a progressive tax system with different brackets.

"Spreading the wealth" already happens in most (all?) countries in different ways and levels including the USA. That's why I'm puzzled by your argument. You make it look like a fundamental change is about to happen there.