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In reply to the discussion: Hello, DU. I am a libertarian. [View all]Scuba
(53,475 posts)1. So what makes you think you're a libertarian?
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A flat tax would be a terrible thing for middle and lower income workers - very regressive ...
Scuba
Sep 2014
#3
Let's say a flat tax of 17% would cover all the expenses, and 2% more would be needed to
Cal33
Dec 2014
#68
You're welcome to use it Kevin. Sadly the libertarian who prompted the discussion ...
Scuba
Dec 2014
#64
Have you ever read the marriage statutes in a state? I have and they are about who owns what,
uppityperson
Sep 2014
#9
Thank you for clarifying. Who are you supporting for the next Presidential election? I am curious.
uppityperson
Sep 2014
#13
Because your line in a previous post, quoted below, is a troubling position to take, in my view.
NRaleighLiberal
Sep 2014
#21
Do that one man one woman have to be of breeding potential to be recognized as a real marriage?
uppityperson
Sep 2014
#25
I am asking your opinion since this is a discussion forum and we are discussing this.
uppityperson
Sep 2014
#31
You say' "marriage" is between a man and a woman', yet partnerships should not be viewed
uppityperson
Sep 2014
#19
If you were to congratulate a couple on their marriage, what would you say to each?
uppityperson
Sep 2014
#24
Talking about our personal beliefs is a way to get to know one another. Thank you for answering.
uppityperson
Sep 2014
#35
But you recognize that both the civic and the religious institution are called "Marriage".
Warren DeMontague
Sep 2014
#38
How would you feel about eliminating all worker income tax and only taxing corporate income and weal
grahamhgreen
Sep 2014
#28
Tax collection becomes infinitely less expensive. Resources are freed up to find
grahamhgreen
Sep 2014
#33
Def agree on 1&2, 3 I think would lead to needless death and a lot of externalized costs.
grahamhgreen
Sep 2014
#46