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Originally Posted by steeljack
I'm thinking I'm paying/contributing more than my fair share when I pay 20% tax ($8) on a $40 steak dinner plus tip, than someone paying 60 cents tax on a $3 value meal (double cheeseburger, fries and a coke) at McDonalds (no tip) .
Would also like to think I am adding to the economy with my $40 steak since the restaurant also has to employ folks to wash and iron the 'white' table cloths , wait staff, bus-'boys' and dish washers.
Incidentally some of us also care about the environment and disposable plastic eating implements and paper plates just dont pass muster so thats why I use hole in the wall 'mom and pop ' diners if I need a fast food fix .  |
I would hazzard that this response is more about politics than it is about economics.