SI
SI
discoversearch

We've detected that you're using an ad content blocking browser plug-in or feature. Ads provide a critical source of revenue to the continued operation of Silicon Investor.  We ask that you disable ad blocking while on Silicon Investor in the best interests of our community.  If you are not using an ad blocker but are still receiving this message, make sure your browser's tracking protection is set to the 'standard' level.
Non-Tech : Let's end the national debt.
 Public ReplyPrvt ReplyMark as Last ReadFilePrevious 10Next 10PreviousNext  
To: Gersh Avery who wrote ()7/25/1999 11:06:00 PM
From: Skeet Shipman   of 109
 
Gersh,
Predetermining conditions and actions of the future is not a good idea. IMHO No matter how small the probability some situation unforeseen may occur.
In general, I view taxation as based on a few concepts. The primary one is real value added taxation, the present selling price or income greater than the increase from inflation. Relief from taxation is given to the truly needy. Inducements and subsidies have limited usage only in areas where free market supply and demand is unfunctional,either because supply or demand are essentially inelastic or risk avoidance has replaced greed. When risk avoidance is the primary motivator, the reason for it needs to be directly addressed; and guarantees are probably more effective than greed incentives. (Note that capital gains taxation is a valid tax of value increases above general inflation.)
Skeet
Report TOU ViolationShare This Post
 Public ReplyPrvt ReplyMark as Last ReadFilePrevious 10Next 10PreviousNext  

HomeMailHotSubjectMarksPeopleMarksKeepersSettings
Terms Of UseContact UsCopyright/IP PolicyPrivacy PolicyAbout UsFAQAdvertise on SI
© 2025 Knight Sac Media.  Data provided by Twelve Data, Alpha Vantage, and CityFALCON News