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Old 04-06-2007, 04:08 AM   #19
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Originally Posted by Archaea View Post
It has one progressive feature, an incentive for those who don't earn enough to contribute to taxation. In fact I have seen models where the closer you get to taxation level, you get benefits to encourage removal from welfare.
That is my point. Progressive taxation is not the enemy. High tax rates are the enemy. And profligate spending is the biggest enemy of all.
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