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 @Ign3usR3xSocialistEngaged Voter TaxesDisagreements1yr ago

Just to help my man "NameIGuessLol": Restating a topic or belief is not circular reasoning

I don't think you know what circular reasoning is. Anyways!

The idea that taxing the rich is unfair because they "worked hard" assumes that wealth is purely a result of their personal effort. In the real world, wealth accumulation often depends on factors like inherited capital, ownership of appreciating assets, the ability to profit from others’ labor, etc.

As for the labor theory of value debate... while economics recognizes that value is subjective in market transactions, that doesn’t mean labor isn't a CRUCIAL input. The issue here is whether workers receive a fair share of the wealth their labor generates. Employers seek to maximize profits, which often means pushing wages down while increasing productivity. This isn't a conspiracy man it’s just how capitalism operates.

The richest individuals aren’t rich because they "worked harder" than everyone else. Jeff Bezos didn't personally deliver billions of packages; Amazon’s workforce did. The question isn't whether business owners should profits, it's whether the tax system should require those who BENEFIT THE MOST (and I mean that literally) from society’s resources should contribute more to its upkeep.

Flat taxes or "equal taxes for all" might sound fair on paper, but they ignore the reality that a billionaire and a minimum wage worker (amazon employees) do not experience the same burden from taxation. If fairness is the goal, a progressive tax system, where those with waaayy more contribute more, will account for the vast differences in financial capability. Easy answer, bring back a 90% tax, a wealth tax, a capital gains tax, and a tax on stocks sales over a certain threshold. This would truly bring fairness to a tax system.

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Elizabeth Warren Walks Back Murder Comments

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