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I don't even know where to start with this one.
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I guess you don't like taxing the rich.
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Originally posted by sgtclub Cite please? The rich do not send their kids to public schools, they do not take public transportation, and they are not on welfare. They don't need food stamps, perscription drug benefits, or social security. Yes, they have more assets to protect than the poor, but I think it's at least an even use of resources.
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They do get prescription drug benefits and social security and it is obscene. My parents get social security checks and both checks don't even cover their weekly wine bill. Both those programs should be means tested.
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Hence, the need for a liberal interpretation of the 2nd amendment (Hi Penske!)
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I would bet by any empiracle study, the overwhelming majority of legal resources are used by the poor in this country. The rich, for example, don't need (or want) a PD.
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I believe the criminal defense budget is a small part of the entire legislative budget. Most of it is spent on civil trials and most people can't afford to be involved in a civil trial. Welfare and food stamps is a way of stopping poor people from robbing the rich. If people are allowed to starve to death they are not going to go silently into the night. The rich depend more on the police, on fire, - hell everything.
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This is true only if that 1 util remains stagnant. In the real world, a rich person turns 1 util into 1 million utils.
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The key is to put the money into the poor persons hand and get them to invest it. That is the best utilization of the money for everyone involved. If my trust fund cousin spends it on Crystal, not so much help.
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Good luck trying to balance that equation.
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The joy of public policy. That is why I support people to run for office and don't run myself.
