Re: USA taxes, the history
The problem is we have too much government. And under the current structure the government has no incentive to reduce it's size and instead is filled with politicians more than willing to create more government in order to gain favor with their voters.
And this isn't a democrat vs. republican or liberal vs. conservative thing. GW Bush hasn't many spending plans he hasn't liked. Last President we had who had any concept of what the founding fathers really intended with the constitution was Reagan. He reduced the size of government and put a lot of power back with the states where it belongs.
Fact of the matter is most people are stupid and want a hand out. They have no idea what they actually pay in taxes because they never see it. Dont believe it? Wait til March or so and ask the average fartknocker on the street what he paid in taxes....watch how many light up with a smile and say "nothing, i got some back!". These same dipshits also have no sense of personal responsibility and want the government to solve all problems.
I say bring on the fair tax plan.
If we cant have that, let's at least get rid of tax withholding. That was a temporary measure put in place by FDR for World War II. It hasn't ended yet. Imagine the reaction to new taxes if EVERYONE had to cut a check for one lump sum on April 15th each year.
|