originally posted by amped4life33
Its really more the principle of the matter than it is the direct effect. I believe there should be a set percentage tax rate. That way everyone gets taxed the same. Imagine yourself spending 11 years in college and becoming a neurosurgeon. When you get out and have a job, you're going to make A LOT of money. Money that you spent long hours and hard work earning. Why should you be punished for all your hard work, and the good deeds you are doing, by being taxed more than everyone else.

Instead of taxing them and giving it to every tom **** and harry who apply for food stamps and welfare, they could donate to charities that help children in foster homes and those with disabilities. Of course not everyone with money is going to "be a good person" like that. But lets stop trying to play Robin Hood and just rely on the ones who will, because believe it or not, there are a lot more people who will than won't.
As if the malpractice insurance and school loans aren't enough. Also the sad thing about the welfare issue was seeing a lady pay with food stamps and get in a 335i and all those people on WIC w/ nice cars.