This bit: We need to reevaluate our taxes. I'm for the fair tax and believe people should be taxed on what they consume, not what they produce (i.e. income). It might even serve two purposes. Not only would it be a more balanced tax system, it might make people think twice about what they spend money on and how much they're consuming. "Hmm, maybe I'll buy this single 1 liter reusable bottle for $5 and refill it with filtered tap water as needed instead of buying a case of bottled water every week for $5 and adding a case of empty plastic bottles to landfills/recycling centers every week."
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on 2008-03-18 02:09 pm (UTC)This bit: We need to reevaluate our taxes. I'm for the fair tax and believe people should be taxed on what they consume, not what they produce (i.e. income). It might even serve two purposes. Not only would it be a more balanced tax system, it might make people think twice about what they spend money on and how much they're consuming. "Hmm, maybe I'll buy this single 1 liter reusable bottle for $5 and refill it with filtered tap water as needed instead of buying a case of bottled water every week for $5 and adding a case of empty plastic bottles to landfills/recycling centers every week."
was especially brilliant!
As was your drug policy. :)
Well said my dear, well said!