[Torie]

OK. The problem is that you think taxation is "theft" I suspect, and I don't. Such is life.

[stockstrader]

Not even close. A tax system does provide for needed services--such as national defense. A 'progressive system', however, does approach your description.

The only theft (to use your words) is the theft of incentive. I guess that rewarding those (who would NOT improve themselves with higher education, seeking a promotion, working extra, etc) with a LOWER TAX rate is the way to go! (rolling eyes)

P.S. You'd fit right in on the DU.