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


To: Thomas A Watson who wrote (347810)1/25/2003 3:15:18 PM
From: cosmicforce  Read Replies (1) | Respond to of 769670
 
I agree a consumption tax sounds sensible but I think that it would also be regressive. Let's look at what would happen: if I was rich, I'd buy it out of the country (planes, recreation, homes, etc.) It all ends up being a game. And any plan that causes the ruling class to pay more, will be defeated.