Warren Buffet's Stance on Taxes

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I think most people would prefer if the rich at least paid the same taxes as the poor and middle class. There are a lot others who would be in favor of higher taxes on the rich than the poor.

I think corporations should pay higher taxes. I also think Warren should pay more taxes than I do. If I save an extra 1% of my salary, it will affect my life much more than if Warren saves.



[/ QUOTE ]Where the heck did you get the idea that the middle class and the poor pay more taxes than the rich?

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How about from Warrren Buffett in the link in the OP? Did you read it?

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No way, no is it right that the poor and middle class are shouldering more of the tax burden than the wealthy.

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He is not talking in terms of absolute dollars, obviously.