Hypocrisy of The Left

[Kynge of Begrem]

Taxation is theft.

So, driving on a public road should be punished under proceeds of crime legislation? Or going to a public school, or calling the police? Or claiming back money from Medicare?

 

[clogged]

So, driving on a public road should be punished under proceeds of crime legislation? Or going to a public school, or calling the police? Or claiming back money from Medicare?

Don't expect any nuance. Tripwire isn't smart enough to provide it.

 

[madmug]

I'm not sure how it would work.

My point is that taxation should be considered a safety net that is rather than a pool of money that governments can choose to spend on whatever seems to strike their fancy that day. Many countries exist quite happily with a taxation rate less than half that of Australia's. Many of them quite wealthy countries.

For instance, the top tax rate in Australia is 46.5%. Here are the top tax rates of all of our nearest Neighbours:

New Zealand: 33%
Singapore: 20%
Indonesia: 30%
Hong Kong: 15%
Malaysia: 26%

Australia is the huge outlier among everyone in South East Asia and Oceania. Indeed, only about half a dozen countries in the world have taxes as high as Australia.

You need to include all taxes. Top personal income tax rate starts at about $180k less deductions. GST is low in Australia & the overall tax rate is relatively low compared to the ROW
We get a relatively effective health care system & education system compared to the above countries.


Continued in Part 2: https://www.bigfooty.com/forum/threads/hypocrisy-of-the-left-part-2.1141142/