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From: Brumar89	4/22/2007 1:30:58 PM
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Tax fairness and the two taxi drivers Mr. LUSKIN: ...the kind of thing that people like you spend your whole careers raving about. All I know is that it doesn't make any sense for a taxi driver who is willing to work two shifts to pay a higher tax rate than a lazy taxi driver who only works one shift. Now, you explain to me what is fair about a tax code that punishes enterprise. Mr. BERNSTEIN: Well, you want to talk about fairness, let's talk about the Bush tax cuts. The reduction in tax liability... Mr. LUSKIN: Well, why don't you answer my question first before we talk about the Bush tax cuts? Mr. BERNSTEIN: The reduction--I think I am answering your question. Mr. LUSKIN: What about those taxi drivers? Mr. BERNSTEIN: I am answering your question. The reduction... Mr. LUSKIN: Why is it fair for a hard-working taxi driving to pay a higher tax rate than a lazy taxi driver? Mr. BERNSTEIN: Well... Mr. LUSKIN: Answer that question. Mr. BERNSTEIN: Certainly that's not fair. The... Mr. LUSKIN: Thank you. poorandstupid.com hattip to maggie’s farm blog

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