History of the Progressive Tax Structure

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Just a survey.

In your own words what good comes from the progressive tax rate structure?

There must be something or else it would not have been voted in in the first place. It also would not have survived in earnest from 1917-1981 if it was all bad. Rich people controlled the media during those periods just like they do now and they sure didn't like getting taxed. They also tried as hard as they could and often succeeded in getting tax loopholes in their favor. The other side came back with alternative minimum tax.

I'm just curious as to the board members' abilities to see both sides of an issue and at least agree that there are pros and cons. Which side they want is of course subject to differ and can only be resolved civilly by vote.

The Republican vs Democratic shouting match gets old fast. That stuff is available anywhere.