I believe “Nobody should pay more than 50% of their income in taxes” is wrong.
It should be, “You shouldn’t have to pay 50% of your income to the government”.
To me, the first version implies assent.
“I believe “Nobody should pay more than 50% of their income in taxes” is wrong.
It should be, “You shouldn’t have to pay 50% of your income to the government”.
To me, the first version implies assent.”
It sounds just the opposite to me. The word TAX has always implided a forced taking by the goverment (the government passes a tax and you must pay it whether you like it or not.) The word PAY has alway implided a voluntary action (I’m going to pay $100 to buy my wife a present.)