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What are some of your favorite things that TAXES do?!
I'll start. I'm fond of---
public water systems
I'll start. I'm fond of---
public water systems
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"There is some ontological doubt as to whether it may even be possible in principle to nail down these things in the universe we're given to study." --text msg from my kid
"It is easier to build strong children than to repair broken men." --Frederick Douglass -
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Public education
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Schools, police/fire, military
I'm really glad that this thread was started. It is so easy to get caught up in things and believe that taxes are all bad and something to be avoided, but they do help provide good things. Now I'm not saying everything works great, but it does do some good stuff.Comment
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Libraries...I hate to admit it since I am a libertarian and all, but I am fond of libraries.Comment
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Public schools
Library
Roads
Parks, local and national
police and fire
snow removal
trash removalSteve
* Despite the high cost of living, it remains very popular.
* Why should I pay for my daughter's education when she already knows everything?
* There are no shortcuts to anywhere worth going.Comment
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I agree with most of the above, but doesn't most of that come from local taxes, maybe a few state taxes thrown in?
I'll probably get skewered on this one, but:
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Probably, but the original question didn't specify which taxes, it just said taxes.Originally posted by cptacek View PostSteve
* Despite the high cost of living, it remains very popular.
* Why should I pay for my daughter's education when she already knows everything?
* There are no shortcuts to anywhere worth going.Comment
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You're right; it just struck me as odd, that is all.Originally posted by disneysteve View PostComment
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Job security for this CPA.
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My favorite thing that taxes do? Pay my wages
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