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by Afforess 1865 days ago
> My honest opinion is the hard working professionals making 150-350k are getting hosed. Pay the majority of taxes in this country so that other people can loot, riot, and collect welfare.

There is a lot of confusion here to unpack, but the central idea, that taxes pay for the government is the key confusion. Taxes are a means of wealth redistribution and method to curb inflation. Taxes don't fund the federal government - it can print money just fine.