'I think we should take money from everyone,' I told her, 'regardless of their ability to pay. After all, this is America.'
About this quote
- 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
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- Is fairness equal tax?
- What does America owe?
Another view
Equal tax ignores ability to pay.
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