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In reply to the discussion: Why should I vote Democratic? [View all]treestar
(82,383 posts)69. Why is it "punishment" to pay higher taxes when you earn more?
If a person has that much money, it does not make a difference on a survival-level. And that person has benefitted from society to a higher degree. Why do they consider it "punishment" to acknowledge that. If that's "punishment" I'll take it. You still have a lot more money left at that point than some people have ever.
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