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[-] afraid_of_zombies@lemmy.world 2 points 7 months ago

I don't see what the issue is. The graphic shows percentage. In absolute terms you pay more but in percentage you pay less.

[-] Lifter@discuss.tchncs.de 0 points 6 months ago

It's still deceitful to claim that the rich pay less...

[-] afraid_of_zombies@lemmy.world 2 points 6 months ago

They do in percentage.

[-] hglman@lemmy.ml 2 points 6 months ago

The rich consume the most government resources. The balance sheet after taxes for the wealthiest is by the most negative in absolute terms. They cost the rest of us more than any other group.

this post was submitted on 16 Apr 2024
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