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originally posted in:Secular Sevens
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Edited by Mad Max:
9/27/2013 8:24:23 PM
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Can we talk about economic philosophies and politics?
[spoiler]Fair warning - I am by no means an economist, nor have I taken any economic classes outside of the intro classes I had to take in undergrad[/spoiler]
What benefit is it to society to let true capitalism run its course? No government assistance programs, no "hand-outs", not "entitlements." Should we really support the "every man for himself" philosophy?
Isn't it in our best interests, both as a country and as a society, to help those who cannot help themselves? We're only as strong as our weakest link, so don't we all benefit when we help each other?
I understand that a great many don't enjoy paying taxes [or even go so far as to call it "theft"], but doesn't it help us all when we help each other; when we can provide for those who cannot provide for themselves?
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2 RepliesThe benefits? Progress and fairness to consumers. Sure, that's what charity is for, and people should be able to help themselves in most cases. Should it be FORCED? Absolutely not. I imagine no one is OK with being stolen from. Why do you assume we need taxes to help people? You do realize taxes only harm us all, correct? That money is consumed.
