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European Salon de News, Discussion et Klatsch - 15. November | 90 comments (90 topical, 0 editorial, 0 hidden)

I tend to take the reverse view. Consider that someone paying taxes is a stakeholder in the system. The people want to do their part so tell them they will pay X more in taxes and receive X. Then deliver X. The failure to deliver X is the primary reason for the tax revolts of the past 30 years.

The people should have pride when paying taxes into their own government.

by paving on Fri Nov 14th, 2008 at 04:25:15 PM EST
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Theoretically of course. But people do not feel themselves to be stakeholders - persuade them that they really are and yes, things will change.

There will be surge of births 9 months from the date of Barack Obama becoming President-elect. People are not rational ;-)

You can't be me, I'm taken

by Sven Triloqvist on Fri Nov 14th, 2008 at 04:43:25 PM EST
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