An equal increase across all tax brackets would still be regressive if it was done as a sales tax. That was the point I was making with my initial reply.
The wealthy spend more absolutely, but less in proportion to their income when compared to lower-income people. Sales taxes are regressive. The same percentage across income groups does not necessarily mean the same tax incidence on each group.
Which income tax are you referring to? The United States' current income tax system is progressive, meaning the tax percentage is not the same as you go up in income levels.
I'm moving from Pinehurst because of how ugly it is now. US 1's crape myrtles are the only reason I moved here and the only reason many of my friends visited. In this economy, we cannot afford the millions of dollars in tourist revenue we will lose because these trees are being cut down.
Isn't it because of viewpoints like these that they need to ensure a fair trial? He obviously did it, but the legal system is in place for a reason. Innocent until proven guilty means no matter how obvious the guilt is, everyone gets their day in court.
freedomisdaonlyway 1 year, 10 months ago
What a Quaint Idea - Actually Paying For Our Wars
YEAH, prostitutes AND cocaine makers AND dealers WILL be hitting BOTH of those offices BECAUSE they are out of WORK from this BUST.
freedomisdaonlyway 1 year, 10 months ago
What a Quaint Idea - Actually Paying For Our Wars
An equal increase across all tax brackets would still be regressive if it was done as a sales tax. That was the point I was making with my initial reply.
freedomisdaonlyway 1 year, 10 months ago
What a Quaint Idea - Actually Paying For Our Wars
The wealthy spend more absolutely, but less in proportion to their income when compared to lower-income people. Sales taxes are regressive. The same percentage across income groups does not necessarily mean the same tax incidence on each group.
Which income tax are you referring to? The United States' current income tax system is progressive, meaning the tax percentage is not the same as you go up in income levels.
freedomisdaonlyway 1 year, 10 months ago
What a Quaint Idea - Actually Paying For Our Wars
The first and last sentences in your comment are contradictory.
freedomisdaonlyway 1 year, 10 months ago
Less, Not More, Safety
I'm moving from Pinehurst because of how ugly it is now. US 1's crape myrtles are the only reason I moved here and the only reason many of my friends visited. In this economy, we cannot afford the millions of dollars in tourist revenue we will lose because these trees are being cut down.
freedomisdaonlyway 1 year, 10 months ago
System Is Broken
I think the real issue here is that, while undocumented immigrants break the law, the law is oppressive and should be revised.
freedomisdaonlyway 1 year, 10 months ago
Fair Trial Advocacy Group to Help Stewart
Isn't it because of viewpoints like these that they need to ensure a fair trial? He obviously did it, but the legal system is in place for a reason. Innocent until proven guilty means no matter how obvious the guilt is, everyone gets their day in court.
freedomisdaonlyway 1 year, 10 months ago
Woman Charged With Having Sex With Juvenile
in my defense i thought it was a guy in the picture.
freedomisdaonlyway 1 year, 10 months ago
Woman Charged With Having Sex With Juvenile
Do you think if I posted her bail, she would come home with me? YUM!
freedomisdaonlyway 1 year, 10 months ago
Era Ends: Saying Goodbye to Our Press
Judging by the grammar in your post, you might want to take your own advice and consult the AP Stylebook.