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What does it mean?
Taxing everyone equally is framed as patriotic.
In plain terms
Everyone pays taxes because it is America.
What can you take from it?
Expect fairness in public contributions.

Where it applies

  • policy debate
  • civic duty
  • public finance

Putting it to work

  • vote on taxes
  • understand policy
  • support fairness

Questions to consider

  • Is fairness equal tax?
  • What does America owe?

Another view

Equal tax ignores ability to pay.

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