On Sun, 07 Sep 2003 19:27:44 +0200, Lionel Chapuis
wrote:

By this way the poorest part of your population will be highly taxed on
nearly 100% of her income. What about a tax on salt use ?
It's better we focus on music.

You're already taxed on 100 per cent of your income (well, nearly; I
think you get a few grand tax relief).

I think taxing on consumption is a fairer way of doing things. Tax
people who can afford it. I think highish taxes are a fair price to
pay for living in a country that provides you with the opportunities
to be successful. A totally consumption-based system of taxation would
mean people who are on low incomes wouldn't pay much at all. In fact,
they should pay nothing whatsoever for the essentials of living. (I
think taxes on utilities are despicable, BTW, and should be abolished
immediately).

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Oily Tartlet