[barumi]

> I would gladly contribute a larger share of my income as taxes to ensure my community doesn't suffer (...)

I would too, which is why I vote with my wallet and buy local, even at a premium, whenever I can.

However, income tax is the exact opposite of helping out the community, as it's designed to fatten up the central government's revenue which is then used up to feed the state's current expenditure.

[pavel_lishin]

Buying local isn't going to fund my school district or fix potholes.

[antepodius]

US schools don't need more funding, they need to be burned to the ground.