Edited by Stephanie Greenwood and with an introduction written by David Cay Johnston, author of a great exposé of the U.S. tax system, 10 Excellent Reasons Not to Hate Taxes is a much needed liberal manifesto. Short and lucid articles provide the case for charging equitable and sufficient “dues” for this club to which we all belong: the U.S. of A.
Now, here are the reasons, absent evidence, rhetoric, or polemic:
Now, here are the reasons, absent evidence, rhetoric, or polemic:
- Progressive taxes are a good deal.
- They are a moral obligation.
- They can strengthen the economy.
- Excellent schools depend on taxes.
- Taxes help families raise kids.
- Pollution taxes can save life on earth.
- Taxes can promote economic justice for all.
- Taxes pay for economic opportunity.
- They are good for business.
- Taxes fuel democracy.
This book provides the ammunition needed to shift the debate on taxes. Buy it and broadcast its message.