The remarks about the regressive aspect of the sales tax system are valid, and I can see why it would make sense to impose a progressive income tax in its place to be more "fair" to the poorer families giving more of their income to the state. But I still do not agree with the idea. Texas has been regressive too long, (and continues to be regressive)so if it were decided that we become a progressive income tax state there would be a huge uproar from the citizens. Where someone can say it's fair to have a wealthier person pay 2 dollars for a side of fries, and a poorer person to pay $1.50, someone else will disagree completely. I do not completely disagree, but I do think that although it is regressive, the sales tax is fair and shouldn't be tampered with or replaced. If people do not like the way taxes are in Texas, then they always have the choice to move to a more progressive taxing state. Taxes are already such a burden nationally that I think we should keep the system the same as it already is in our state.
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Interesting, but you don't really put together a consistent argument.
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