[kevkrom]

but again, they are still arbitrary in nature.

As is the personal exemption and standard deduction of the income tax. Sometimes simplicity is a better goal than complete equability.

[Gabz]

As is the personal exemption and standard deduction of the income tax.

Point taken.

Sometimes simplicity is a better goal than complete equability.

I agree.

I'm really and truly not trying to be a trouble maker.........just trying to understand.