How do you make taxation uniform in the business world? What all these that appear to be all for taxation and think Carrier got special treatment, miss what is the real tax tool. Regulations. And these regulations are done specifically to favor politicians big packed donors. So if you really are for ‘broad and uniform’ taxation then look at the whole picture and NOT a measly 7 million dollars, Carrier secured on behalf of a 1,000 employees. What would the ‘tax’ burden be on the people of Indiana if any portion of these 1,000 (and families) cannot find a new job?
Besides Carrier committed to revamping the plant starting at a 16 million dollar investment... What would the tax loss be to Indiana IF a 1,000 employees file for unemployment benefits?
Regulations absolutely are a part of the equation - both narrow attacks, and exemptions. This beyond the basic substrate of an overwhelming bureaucracy.
Your question poses a key distinction between Republicans and Democrats (broadly speaking); Pelosi made it clear years ago that simply giving money to those unable or unwilling to work was the same as a job in terms of economic benefits. Sure, the liquor stores and bodegas make a killing, and the government employees keep their jobs, but where does the money come from? As California reverts to Mexican ownership, she doesn’t care; the rest of the states can foot the bill when the last Americans - and American companies - leave California.