• SpaceNoodle@lemmy.world
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    5 months ago

    VAT is regressive, disproportionally taxing those who have to spend more of their income.

    An income tax with a wide untaxed bracket and steeper rates for higher brackets would be more equitable.

    The Supreme Court serves a purpose, but is being coopted by political interests and effectively controlled by the Senate, so changes are needed (e.g. eliminating the Senate, moving to elections, setting term limits).

    Everything else is reasonable and necessary for a functioning democracy.

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      5 months ago

      VAT can be tailored to not include certain staple items. It can focus frivolous purchases like private jets, yachts, etc.