Taxing the Nation!
My partner and I have recently been having a discussion about taxes and the economy. I feel that you should not be taxed on the income that you earned. By working, you are doing a good thing and should not be punished for it by having it taxed.
My partner raised the point of how would the government cover its costs. I explained that some costs may not need to be covered eg having limos for mp’s. The other costs can be raised by corresponding things. For example, the roads need to be maintained. The roads are for drivers. The amount of fuel you use is directly related to the amount of road you use. Hence increase the cost of fuel in order to maintain roads. We on the other hand can afford these increase because the government has not taken a substantial amount from our salary! Oh, and there is no need for CCTV everywhere. The amount of fuel you use corresponds to the amount you use the car. The government need not be big brother and monitor us continually. Besides which, monitoring would cost a fortune which is an UNNECESARY cost!
Other taxes can be raised according to use. This would mean that if we chose to save our money we can, and we would only spend money on what we can afford. Yes I am aware that this means that the cost of goods will go up. But so will our salaries. We will finally earn what we really work for.
It would also mean, that people would have to work. There will be a reduction in unemployment because people may be motivated to work. And the people who do not work, will not be able to bum the system any more, as they too will be contributing to the economy!
As my partner pointed out, this will not happen as it will be political suicide for anyone who dares suggest raising the cost of products even if it means giving us back our full salary.
But the question is…. what do you think about it?
