Hi Yes, we do pay higher taxes (in theory) than the USA, but that is because (arguably) more of us are the kinds of citizens that Louis has long argued for as teachers ... namely, we are concerned about the well-being of our fellow citizens and are willing (sometimes reluctantly, I admit) to share our own bounty with those less fortunate. More of us are also, perhaps, more concerned about the well-being of our children, their children, and other people's children and grandchildren, which will depend on the health of our future environments, which leads to the taxes on CO2, roads, and trash.
The "in theory" part comes from two considerations. First, our taxes cover much of the cost of health-care, which must be added on to the USA's level of taxation. I gather that the total tax-burden in Canada and the USA is not that different once the cost of health-care is included. Second, not doing something about the environment, social inequities, and the like has both short-term and long-term consequences and costs. But don't worry Louis, I'm sure that if our conservative prime minister has his way, we will become more like the USA in many respects (that is, if we are not simply sold to China first ... or maybe that is the same thing?). How is this relevant to psychology? Because there are psychological differences between countries, states, and people that contribute to their political beliefs and systems. The map of the recent USA election is striking in the distribution of Red and Blue states, with a few exceptions. What are the psychological factors that contribute to this very orderly distribution of (proportions of) people? What role did race play in Romney's winning the white male vote? Take care Jim James M. Clark Professor & Chair of Psychology [email protected] Room 4L41A 204-786-9757 204-774-4134 Fax Dept of Psychology, U of Winnipeg 515 Portage Ave, Winnipeg, MB R3B 0R4 CANADA >>> "Louis E. Schmier" <[email protected]> 08-Nov-12 12:14 PM >>> [All these things are also true in every European country, as well. Don't forget that in most of Europe and Canada you will face taxes on: 1. A value-added tax on all goods and services between 12.5% and 22.5% 2. A tax on how much CO2 your vehicle will emit presuming 20,000kM/year 3. Many are starting to implement taxation/tolls based on how many miles you drive per year on certain roads 4. A tax on how much trash, based on weight, you produce instead of buying and utilizing recycleable products 5. You must post information concerning "Multi-cultural diversity" in any business you may open or face fines So, welcome to Canada - here's the national anthem translated in French.] Make it a good day -Louis- Louis Schmier http://www.therandomthoughts.edublogs.org Department of History http://www.therandomthoughts.com Valdosta State University Valdosta, Georgia 31698 /\ /\ /\ /\ /\ (O) 229-333-5947 /^\\/ \/ \ /\/\__ / \ / \ (C) 229-630-0821 / \/ \_ \/ / \/ /\/ / \ /\ \ //\/\/ /\ \__/__/_/\_\/ \_/__\ \ /\"If you want to climb mountains,\ /\ _ / \ don't practice on mole hills" - / \_ --- You are currently subscribed to tips as: [email protected]. To unsubscribe click here: http://fsulist.frostburg.edu/u?id=13251.645f86b5cec4da0a56ffea7a891720c9&n=T&l=tips&o=21586 or send a blank email to leave-21586-13251.645f86b5cec4da0a56ffea7a89172...@fsulist.frostburg.edu --- You are currently subscribed to tips as: [email protected]. To unsubscribe click here: http://fsulist.frostburg.edu/u?id=13090.68da6e6e5325aa33287ff385b70df5d5&n=T&l=tips&o=21592 or send a blank email to leave-21592-13090.68da6e6e5325aa33287ff385b70df...@fsulist.frostburg.edu
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