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MikeWaters · 10-31-2007, 04:09 PM

that they are among the least likely to join the PTA.

That is, they are among the least likely to pitch in for the common good.

il Padrino Ute · 10-31-2007, 04:19 PM

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that they are among the least likely to join the PTA.

That is, they are among the least likely to pitch in for the common good.

As one who doesn't trust the government, I can partially agree with this.

I'm not a member of the PTA, but my wife has been and she decided that it was a waste of her time because, at the school in our area, the parents who demanded the most were least willing to do their part. Perhaps it's different in your area.

For us, private school has been the best thing for our children's education.

BYU71 · 10-31-2007, 04:27 PM

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that they are among the least likely to join the PTA.

That is, they are among the least likely to pitch in for the common good.

I believe 10% of the people (rich) pay well over 50% of the taxes. That isn't theory either.

Do you have a theory on how many of those that pay the bulk of the money to make the government work actually trust the government.

MikeWaters · 10-31-2007, 04:28 PM

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I believe 10% of the people (rich) pay well over 50% of the taxes. That isn't theory either.

Do you have a theory on how many of those that pay the bulk of the money to make the government work actually trust the government.

They don't trust the govt. They own the govt.

Brian · 11-01-2007, 02:49 AM

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They don't trust the govt. They own the govt.

why is there a capital gains tax?

il Padrino Ute · 11-01-2007, 03:13 AM

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why is there a capital gains tax?

Excellent question.

ChinoCoug · 11-01-2007, 11:26 AM

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why is there a capital gains tax?

with all the new wealth accruing to hedge fund managers, you're still asking?

Brian · 11-01-2007, 06:12 PM

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with all the new wealth accruing to hedge fund managers, you're still asking?

why are there hedge funds? To avoid paying taxes. If the rich controlled the govt, I would guess it would be a lot easier and cheaper to just eliminate the cap gains tax.
so smart people figure out ways. there will be more laws/taxes. and the cycle will continue.

MikeWaters · 11-01-2007, 06:22 PM

The Lord is progressive in his tithing system, but according to conservatives, progressive taxation is evil. It should not be a flat tax. It should be a "flat amount".

ChinoCoug · 11-01-2007, 06:26 PM

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why are there hedge funds? To avoid paying taxes. If the rich controlled the govt, I would guess it would be a lot easier and cheaper to just eliminate the cap gains tax.
so smart people figure out ways. there will be more laws/taxes. and the cycle will continue.

Europe does a much better job of getting people to pay what they're required to.

http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn...60.html?sub=AR

10-31-2007, 04:09 PM	#1
MikeWaters Demiurge Join Date: Aug 2005 Posts: 36,365	I have a theory about people who "don't trust the govt." that they are among the least likely to join the PTA. That is, they are among the least likely to pitch in for the common good.

11-01-2007, 06:22 PM	#9
MikeWaters Demiurge Join Date: Aug 2005 Posts: 36,365	The Lord is progressive in his tithing system, but according to conservatives, progressive taxation is evil. It should not be a flat tax. It should be a "flat amount".