> Peter Costello is quoted as saying "I have never, ever come across
> anybody ... who believes they should pay more tax" ("Services first,
> but then it's the real world choice of tax cuts", Herald, May 10). The
> Treasurer does not understand us.
Either the treasurer needs to talk to more people, or he's a liar.
(Given the current record for lying this government has, the latter is
probably more likely, but don't challenge Mr Costello over this, or
he'll claim he was 'mis-quoted' and then he try to frame someone for
misleading him. ;-])
You should email Mr Costello and tell him that you're happy to pay more
tax, and then explain why. We all should, and CC it to this list, and
then next time he claims he's "never, ever come across anybody ... who
believes they should pay more tax" we can point to this list's archives
and prove that he has been told.
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> If paying my taxes means people can stop travelling three hours to
> Wagga or Sydney for vital chemotherapy, then I want to pay. If paying
> my taxes means disadvantaged children in public education have better
> resources for their learning and their lives, then I want to pay. If
> paying my taxes means that people cut adrift by this Government might
> be gathered back in, then please don't cut my taxes.
I've never had any problem with the amount of tax I contribute. My
grievance is with the appalling way in which the government spends it.
> I am a citizen, responsible for my society and those around me, not
> merely a "taxpayer" - with my value and contribution measured out in
> dollars and cents. The best reward I can imagine with the proclaimed
> surplus is financial resources invested in our communities, in
> particular where the need is greatest, not simply where the voices are
> loudest or the voters most susceptible.
You need a catchy little signature on the bottom of your email, saying
"I'm not a taxpayer, I'm a tax paying citizen."
Rodd
"I vote we get rid of the current government!" - Me!
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