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Old 10-31-2008, 03:32 PM
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I think it's fair that those that make more pay more in taxes.... I think concretely and simply. Thus a 15% flat tax w/ no deductions is "fair". Did anyone ever notice how most state income taxes are flat taxes? I know that's too simple for the federal gov't.... they prefer a tax code that NO ONE understands.
The top 10% of the wage earners in this country already pay 50% of the taxes. They make more and pay more now. Not fair to them.

A flat tax is OK with me, because it does not single out one group over the other and as such is fair to all.