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To: ElkGroveDan
Lets define fair share as far as federal taxes go.

The federal budget is $2.2 Trillion. There are 270 million people in America. That equals $8,148 per person. So, each persons fair share is $8,148.

If Simon paid more than that, he has paid more than his fair share.

17 posted on 04/17/2002 9:57:18 AM PDT by Phantom Lord
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To: Phantom Lord
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20 posted on 04/17/2002 9:58:50 AM PDT by Gophack
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To: Phantom Lord
The federal budget is $2.2 Trillion. There are 270 million people in America. That equals $8,148 per person. So, each persons fair share is $8,148.

Actually, it's far less than, at least in terms of income tax. Income tax makes up slightly less than half of Federal revenues.

This is no consolation to me, because my family pays more than the $8,000 per person in personal income tax alone. That doesn't begin to include amounts for Social Security, Medicare, and gasoline taxes.

34 posted on 04/17/2002 11:03:17 AM PDT by Dog Gone
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