I said


Are you advocating equal taxation?

Scott W. said


Because Im tired of being penalized.

I'll take that as a yes. It did not seem to be the point you were making in
your arguments with Dave over his fair share of the national burden.


I said


It seems you are advocating the notion that
anyone who pays less than the average amount of federal tax is somehow
not
doing their fair share despite the fact that they are paying the amount
that
current laws require.

Scott W. said


Since when does tax law = fairness?

Fairness is subjective IMO. The laws are aimed at being fair. They are the
current comprimise between many different opinions on just what is fair. Given
the vast differences in those opinions it is unlikely that any individual will
find the tax laws at any given time to be totally fair. Such is life in a large
country.

Scott W. said


My version of one equal share to demonstrate a point is far less than
the average amount per taxpayer.


I'm not questioning your opinions on what is and is not fair about taxation in
the USA. It does seem wrong minded though to claim someone isn't paying their
fair share if they are paying what is asked of them by law. If you believe in
the right of life, liberty and the persuit of happiness, I cannot understand
your assertion that Dave is doing anything wrong by choosing not to make more
money than he does.


Scott W. said



We are a nation of majority rules. We continue to increase the number
of low income voters while the upper income ranks grow at a much slower
pace.

I am not going to get into a political debate. But I will say that I agree with
the constitution on one person one vote.

Scott W. said

What do you think the inevitable outcome of this trend?
Ten Years After was ahead of their time.


I think it is obvious. The result is a diminished middle class. I don't think
the waelthy of our nation are an endangered species nor do I think the
influence of the wealthy in creating national policy is getting weaker.