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To: HairBall who wrote (69)	11/7/2000 1:25:03 PM
From: No Mo Mo	Read Replies (1) of 595

LG- Seems we may have a little breakdown in communication here. To Flatsville you said: "Of course certain items of necessity should be tax-free. Those that are poor can direct their monies toward those necessities that are tax-free, thus keeping their taxes low. Those that are well off or rich that make decisions to buy luxury items would do so knowing they will pay taxes on those items." And to me you said: "I am not implying that luxury items should be taxed at a higher rate. The tax rate should be the same for all taxable items. Noting that certain necessities such as food, health care, etc would be non-taxable. I suspect that housing and utilities would be non-taxable up to a limit, so all the necessities are covered. Then all taxable items should be taxed at the same rate." Taxable/Non-Taxable... I'm not talking about different rates beyond this one, discreet line. Are we talking about the same thing? If health care is non-taxable, does that mean ALL health care? What services or products get deemed luxury as opposed to necessity? Some would argue preventative care is necessary. Some would view it as a luxury. -Darin

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