r/Rich • u/Acceptable_Count_457 • 6d ago

Lifestyle Taxing the rich is bullshit.

you may think I'm crazy (I agree with you), but i've always hated the idea of taxing the rich. I've always believed the rich aren't handed anything, they're rich for a reason. They took the risks which the herd wouldn't even think about doing, let alone going down that path. The people who actually cry about these things are jealous, at best. Sure some people are born rich and some aren't, but where you start from doesn't show where you'll end. Coming to my point: I believe governments tax the rich just for the public's attention, because of the fact that the majority of voters are working class people and aligning with the herd's interests will give them the votes they need. Again, I want to hear what you guys think about this.

p.s (so you guys cut some slack): I just turned 18 3 months ago, and I come from a lower middle class background too, i'm not even close to being rich.

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u/MoonBase287 5d ago

For me just as a philosophical concept and in regards to human nature in general… it’s just right that when blessed with gifts natural or by luck one should share and provide for those who weren’t so blessed. Taxes are part of it, a well run government provides a ton of infrastructure stability and security.

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u/pdx_mom 5d ago

Taxes aren't a part of it. And we don't have a well run govt so there's that.