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		diordiderot on May 28, 2021 \| parent \| context \| favorite \| on: Never mind the 1 percent: Let's talk about the 0.0... Isn't a negative income tax that turns into a flat tax just a progressive tax scheme??? # Negative + flat `____ /` -------/------- / #progressive `_/ _/` _/______

tastyfreeze on June 3, 2021 [–]

Yes, I suppose it is. The idea is to treat all citizens equally and help those that are struggling to make ends meet.

The idea that successful individuals should pay more because they can afford it has never sat well with me. It is not equal treatment under the law.

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