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Does this plan make sense? (lemmy.world)

submitted 10 months ago by 3volver@lemmy.world to c/general@lemmy.world

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[–] SpaceNoodle@lemmy.world 45 points 10 months ago* (last edited 10 months ago) (1 children)

VAT is regressive, disproportionally taxing those who have to spend more of their income.

An income tax with a wide untaxed bracket and steeper rates for higher brackets would be more equitable.

The Supreme Court serves a purpose, but is being coopted by political interests and effectively controlled by the Senate, so changes are needed (e.g. eliminating the Senate, moving to elections, setting term limits).

Everything else is reasonable and necessary for a functioning democracy.