Silicon Investor (SI) -- The First Internet Community

STOCKTALK

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 : PRESIDENT GEORGE W. BUSH -- Ignore unavailable to you. Want to Upgrade?

To: Kenneth E. Phillipps who wrote (82431)	11/20/2000 7:38:43 AM
From: TideGlider	Read Replies (1) \| Respond to of 769667

A sales tax vs income tax is an interesting issue. Some say the sales tax does much to collect from otherwise unreported income. Are food and clothing taxed there? The drawback would be that families struggling to make ends meet shouldn't be heavily taxed to feed and clothe their children. Is there some type of tax relief for the poor in Washington? Off Topic: Have you ever heard of a man named Leon Nibarger? He supposedly was jailed in Washington 25 years ago for Securities Fraud or something similar. He is in Texas now. Thanks TG

To: Kenneth E. Phillipps who wrote (82431)	11/20/2000 7:44:58 AM
From: briskit	Read Replies (1) \| Respond to of 769667

Taxes are the bottom line nowadays. You can say what you want, do what you want, but not keep your money. 5% of taxpayers pay 95% of the taxes (IRS '98) so most people don't complain. Why would they? 95% of the people get a pass for all practical purposes and must think taxes are like Santa Klaus. I feel the gov has taken much hard work from me through taxes, but it's like C-O (carbon monoxyde)--except with taxes it's taken before you see it so it's like it was never yours. You just go to sleep and it's history.