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Why would even rich citizens be likely to oppose having equal tax payments by rich and poor alike?
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Equal tax payments mean that every citizen, regardless of their income level, pays the same amount in taxes. This is different from a progressive tax system, where tax rates increase with income, or a flat tax system, where everyone pays the same percentage of Show more…
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