Having seen a number of crazy debates on taxation erupt in Reddit recently, I have to say these two things:
Taxes are the charge for living in a modern society.
and
Progressive taxation isn’t penalizing wealth: It’s easing the burden on the poor.
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does anyone else already love this moderator?
she ain’t taking none of Romney’s sass.
