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.
Politics : View from the Center and Left
 Public ReplyPrvt ReplyMark as Last ReadFilePrevious 10Next 10PreviousNext  
To: Dale Baker who wrote (9354)1/20/2006 3:59:42 PM
From: TimF  Read Replies (1) of 541340
 
My measure of "an unreasonable amount" doesn't rely on comparisons to other countries. And its not just the overall level of taxes paid, but also the complexity and all the "bells whistles, toys, freebies, and scams". I think if we could remove most of them it would be enormously beneficial to the country.

I am much more concerned about the spending side of government

I share that concern. Spending has to be paid for. If it is borrowed there is an interest cost, and also there is the immediate effect of the demand for borrowed money for the government reducing the available supply for the private sector. You can't get a sustained tax reduction without at least restraint on spending growth. I would prefer to go beyond that and see actual cuts, but at a minimum we can't keep increasing spending at the rate that we have over the past few years.


Tim
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