"The wealthy need to pay their share of taxes"...huh?

[Etta Place]

Originally Posted by Etta Place

This is correct.

Originally Posted by XDConvert9mm

How...uhhh....how?

Originally Posted by XD 9 Loaded Sub-Compact

+1

Yes, I agree with what he posted.

[XDConvert9mm]

Originally Posted by Etta Place

Yes, I agree with what he posted.

That's pretty clever Etta. Now, to be clear, I was asking for an explanation of how you could have possibly thought that post was correct.

[Etta Place]

Originally Posted by XDConvert9mm

That's pretty clever Etta. Now, to be clear, I was asking for an explanation of how you could have possibly thought that post was correct.

The "rich" pay a larger percentage of taxes because they have more income.

[XD 9 Loaded Sub-Compact]

Originally Posted by Etta Place

Yes, I agree with what he posted.

But it doesn't make any sense. Like someone else posted the person with $1 shouldn't be buying mcdonalds he should be buying ramen noodles. It's called living within your means. The higher earners always put more in the pot than lower earners. It's not anyone's fault nor responsiblity for somone who has meager accomidations. Everyone has a right to the pursuit of happiness. Not the right of happiness it's self. If someone took out a bunch of loans and had a bunch of kids but only makes 30K a year why is it somone else's responsibility to take care of another's lack of planning?

[XDConvert9mm]

Originally Posted by Etta Place

The "rich" pay a larger percentage of taxes because they have more income.

I'm going to assume that you agree that is the way things should be. Why is that fair in a Capitalistic society like ours?

[XDConvert9mm]

Originally Posted by Palmguy

Put another way...

You and I both go to McDonald's. I have $100 and you have $1. You feel that you deserve to have two Big Macs, large fries and coke, and a McFlurry, and McDonald's makes me pay for your $10 lunch.

How is that fair?

This represents my views on the matter very well Etta. You've probably guessed that by now from previous discussions.

[Etta Place]

Originally Posted by XD 9 Loaded Sub-Compact

But it doesn't make any sense. Like someone else posted the person with $1 shouldn't be buying mcdonalds he should be buying ramen noodles. It's called living within your means. The higher earners always put more in the pot than lower earners. It's not anyone's fault nor responsiblity for somone who has meager accomidations. Everyone has a right to the pursuit of happiness. Not the right of happiness it's self. If someone took out a bunch of loans and had a bunch of kids but only makes 30K a year why is it somone else's responsibility to take care of another's lack of planning?

Why are you assuming that these people are taking out a bunch of loans and having a bunch of kids and expecting other people to pay for them? There are quite a few military families that are on public assistance. Were you aware of that? They are low wage earners having kids. Does that bother you?

[Etta Place]

Originally Posted by XDConvert9mm

This represents my views on the matter very well Etta. You've probably guessed that by now from previous discussions.

You're another one. What makes you think that all poor people are living beyond their means?

[XD 9 Loaded Sub-Compact]

Originally Posted by Etta Place

Why are you assuming that these people are taking out a bunch of loans and having a bunch of kids and expecting other people to pay for them? There are quite a few military families that are on public assistance. Were you aware of that? They are low wage earners having kids. Does that bother you?

One's lifestyle (especially children) dosen't bother me, it's when they demand or expect to be given the same as another. I've always been of the oppinion that military are underpaid as it is. So you used the wrong example because they should be getting more and that I don't mind. I'm talking about joe blow the oil change guy or whom ever you choose to replace.

EDIT: Infact the majority of Social funds should be redirected to Military and Vetrens.

[XDConvert9mm]

Originally Posted by Etta Place

You're another one. What makes you think that all poor people are living beyond their means?

I'm another one?! HoHooo..K! What, exactly, am I another one of? Capitalist? Absolutely and unashamedly. What else ya got?

I don't recall making the assertion that all poor people are living beyond their means. Did I? I was looking at the general system and making my feelings known accordingly.