Title: Why the Rich Should Be Taxed More: Moral Argument for Progressive Taxation - Soapboxie
Headings: Why the Rich Should Be Taxed More: Moral Argument for Progressive Taxation
Why the Rich Should Be Taxed More: Moral Argument for Progressive Taxation
Moral Justification for a Progressive Tax
Taxes on the Rich
Community, Exchange, and Wealth Creation
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Content: They are relying more on the community and the system of exchange than a poorer person. Thus, the dollar (or euro or pound) is not just a measure of exchange—it is also a measure of reliance on and engagement with the community and the community's larger socio-economic system. Basically, the more wealth one is getting, the more one is getting out of that system. So the rich, rather than being the most independent or disconnected members of society, are actually (at least economically) the most engaged with society. The main question for policymakers is not whether the rich should pay more in taxes. The question is, what proportion of income is due to personal effort, and what proportion to other community-based factors beyond their control? That will determine the appropriate specific income tax rate. But there must certainly be a higher tax rate for higher incomes. This content reflects the personal opinions of the author. It is accurate and true to the best of the author’s knowledge and should not be substituted for impartial fact or advice in legal, political, or personal matters.