Repost - Solutions for A Growing America - Part 5
The current tax system is a detriment to economic growth for a majority of Americans. The foundation of this Country was built in part upon an idea of no taxation without representation. Today the same problem seems to exist. The People do not have representation, if they did the majority would be benefiting from the tax structure, not a small majority of those who have consolidated power and were able to buy representation in the seat of Government. There should be a simple tax structure without pages of exemptions and different ways to shelter income from taxation. In order to insure that each individual is able to attain the goals of life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness, the basic needs of food,shelter,clothing, and medical care must be met. People who are struggling to survive are not able to attain the lofty goals of the founding documents of this Nation. The income that is needed to secure the basic necessities of life should not be taxed by the Government. The starting poi...