If you are not a lawyer, you should be.
Scotus gave us such gems as no conflict with “equal protection” and the progressive income tax. Yes, I know the court ruled that as long as each person within each tax bracket was treated the same, it was constitutional.
Scotus also has no problem with our Gestapo, aka IRS seizing one’s assets without court order. Due Process?
Our tax system is an abomination and incompatible with a supposedly free people.
Thanks, though I don't believe that was meant as a compliment.
Our tax system is an abomination and incompatible with a supposedly free people.
Well, then do something to get it changed. For me, I know taxes are a necessity. How much of course is the subject of numerous debates. It may well be far more than many want, but Uncle Sam still will use taxes and royalties as its two primary revenues. If the income tax is intolerable, then the people will change it.
Perhaps you would be happier with a consumption tax, as would many. Look at the Fair Tax proposals.