Quote:
Originally posted by taxwonk
I think you've got me all wrong, Sebby. I don't believe that taxes are a tool for social engineering. Progressive taxation is a means of wealth distribution, but I disagree that it's socialism. I think that progressive taxation provides a means for maintaining infrastructure and a basic safety net. I don't advocate equality of outcomes. Hell, even if I believed in it as a positive good, I would recognize the fact that it isn't an achievable goal.
My only reason for addressing wealth disparity was to decry the fact that the current administration, among its other spendthrift habits, is going full-guns attempting to reverse progressive taxation, and that that is part of what is creating the widening gap in our soiciety.
|
"I don't believe that taxes are a tool for social engineering. Progressive taxation is a means of wealth distribution, but I disagree that it's socialism."
You've been conversing with me too long. I believe there's a contradiction there.
But as to your second point, I agree. You're right. I can't challenge that. All I can offer is the caveat that it is but one of many parts adding up to wealth disparity, and nowhere near the largest of of those parts.
Threaded Mode