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View Poll Results: Should we tax millionaires 30 percent?
yes, tax millionaires at least 30 percent 4 36.36%
no, keep taxes the same or lower them 7 63.64%
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Old 04-18-2012, 11:55 PM
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Re: Buffett Rule

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Forget the actual number or percentage and forget Warren Buffett and his rule. My question is what is the argument for the wealthy to not pay at the same rate as those not wealthy?
Actually I think they do, if their income is derived proportionately from the same sources. (Salaries vs investment income)

I think those in the lower middle class actually pay less than the "rich" because of earned income tax credits.
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