I wonder if I had put Krugman's name in the byline would youhave bothered to read the article???  Would you have put more thoughts into the information offered???

<<The rich pay less as a percentage of income in federal taxes than I do, or probably anyone else here.>>

The rich pay more in federal taxes than you do, Stu.  However, that isn't enough to make you happy.  You seem to think that the only way for the tax code to be fair is if they pay more than you.  In fact, it seems that the most fair would be if they paid into taxes until they had the same thingto live on as you do.  I guess I understand that thinking, but I don't agree with it.  My guess is that most everyone in here makes more money than I do.  Lucky for me, I don't base my happiness and pride on how much money other people have or make.

I suppose it is easier to succeed or feel successful if somebody hobbles the rest of the field.



Jra

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