[zeroonetwothree]

Whenever someone uses the word “fair” about taxes it always seems to mean that they shouldn’t pay more but others should.

There also some good economic reasons that a “wealth tax” is a bad option compared to other types of taxes.

[chabes]

Fair means even playing field. These dudes are used to a system that they can cheat.

I pay taxes. These people spend copious amounts to avoid paying.

There is an economic threshold of money spent vs money not taxed. They spend within that threshold, but the money helps only them.

[cjkaminski]

Whenever someone uses the word "fair" about taxes, I assume they mean we should reverse course on the decades-long pattern of reducing the tax burden on companies and the wealthiest individuals here in America.

Fair taxation isn't a punishment. Paying taxes is what responsible citizens do. It's an act of patriotism and pride.

[sbayg]

> patriotism and pride

You realize nationalism is the source of all evil in the world, right? Is Brin even a citizen?

[bronson]

If they paid the 35% that I pay, then it would be fair.

It sounds like you think billionaires should pay close to 0%?

[the_gastropod]

Mind sharing these good economic reasons?