Bar Stool Economics

[scott craft]

Originally Posted by Spunt Drag

Our national debt would be much better off if the 50% of Americans who pay no taxes at all would pay their "fair"share. I get what you're saying. I'm middle class, and don't feel represented by either party. My company makes Billions, that's millions with a B, and still claims they're broke every quarter. The middle class is disappearing and the rich are gettin richer. But I don't want the government taxing the rich and "spreading the wealth".

From what I've read the "50% of Americans pay no taxes" statement isn't quite true, it's a political hype statement. I am in favor of a flat tax because I think everyone should be taxed at the same rate plus getting rid of loopholes will bring in more revenue in its own right.