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To: Srexley who wrote (357123)	2/10/2003 6:02:46 PM
From: willcousa	Respond to of 769670

Buddy doesn't know anyone in the middle class except his maid.

To: Srexley who wrote (357123)	2/10/2003 6:05:15 PM
From: J_F_Shepard	Read Replies (2) \| Respond to of 769670

" we made far less in 2002 than in 2001, and I confirmed personally that when you make less, you pay a lower percentage." Aren't you the same fellow, who in earlier posts about the crappy economy, said you didn't notice it and were doing just fine??????

To: Srexley who wrote (357123)	2/10/2003 6:43:56 PM
From: DuckTapeSunroof	Read Replies (1) \| Respond to of 769670

Re: "This is a lie or a reflection of your stupidity. The rich make more money and pay a higher percentage." >>> Prove it! >>> I've posted my sources - so that the info can be verified - numerous times. Put up or shut up! Where is YOUR 'info'? Re: "Considering that many of the OTHER taxes people pay (such as consumption taxes, user fees, FICA, etc.) take an even bigger bite out of the average Joe's income than income taxes do... it is clear that the Middle Class is the Beast of Burden here" --- But we are talking about income taxes, aren't we? >>> No, I was talking about TAXES... the total tax load people pay. It's idiotic to pick just one tax (say, the luxury automobile tax) and then draw social conclusions. >>> What really matters is the total load, and how it is spread around, whether it is spread 'fairly', and whether it promotes growth and investment -- or is merely siphoned off by undeserving porkers.