Quote Originally Posted by Supernova View Post
Don't deny that the top of the top pay a hell of a lot less than they could. I mean, think about it, what's gonna happen if Jerry Seinfeld can only put 10 cars in his garage? (not picking on Jerry, it's just an example). That doesn't apply just to celebreties, either, don't get me wrong. Some are very generous, a lot aren't.
What percentage of rich people's incomes do you think the government should take away from them? What would be fair? Keep in mind that there comes a point where business people (etc.) stop seeing the use in being business people.

Quote Originally Posted by Supernova View Post
Take the situation in NJ, where Christie is making huge cuts to school budgets (my school is one of those, next year we will have to drop freshman sports and nearly all clubs and activities, as well as laying off a considerable number of teachers and other employees). Just today I was told, by someone who would know about the matter, that Christie also decided against a tax on those who make 400k+
That is because the economy is pathetic right now as a result of too much tampering by government. Financially attacking job creators has terrible results, and the taxation is not cutting it because people are not making as much money.

Schools should all be privatized any way.