What are the pro/con arguments for taking from the rich and giving to the poor (make the wealthy pay for it)?
457467
That's not completely fair, I believe in a fair taxation system with no tax breaks for the rich.
970171
i am just writing the main points-\n1) liberty,equality,fraternity\n2) bridging the gulf between rich and poor\n3) great need of socialism\n4) economic inequality should be uprooted\n5) everyone should have enough to satisfy his needs but none should have more  to meet his greeds\n\n " think less of money;\n          use less machinery;\n   depend less upon govt;\n          produce fewer children;\n    follow religion more."
829921
I agree in an obscure way. I believe that it is a sin to put our own needs first instead of doing what Jesus says to do and that is to love our neighbor as ourselves. If we all did that there would be no poverty, but Jesus knows everything; thus He knows that man will love ourselves most....which causes some to be rich and more to be poor.
531440
Democrats.  As the one writer notes, they do want to give money to the poor.  However, they are also far more likely to fund the things that give middle-class folks a chance to move up the ladder:  education, roads, security nets for the unemployed, environmental protections, etc.  The Republicans have spent their last few years in power tearing down the economic infrastructure of the nation in order to fund tax-cuts for the ultra-rich; eventually that will cost us a lot more money than actually paying taxes to maintain what it's government's job to maintain.
557494
you are getting some great answers here. yes did know that and though the richer people will get more money in their pockets the average person will get a greater percantage of it. facts are alot harder to argue  againtist.
25540
the theory is the more money people have that they aren't giving in taxes, the more they'll have to invest in the economy. but the tax laws are written in such a way that the rich are able to use loophole after loophole with the poor and middle class putting up the rest of the cash the rich would have normally paid.
310857
There are so many grants out there of people who are richer than you and me and have money gaining interest in huge bank accounts that cannot give their money away quick enough...and what you are proposing is just what most of them are wanting to fund.
189368
Some are and some ain't, their philosophy is evil. Supply side or trickle down economics's has never worked. When you have a pile of boxes setting on the floor and you lift the top box all that you lift is the top box. If you lift from the bottom the whole pile moves up including the top box. I find republicans to favor the very rich in all aspects. This does not help the country to overcome poverty, have personal freedom, overcome racial inequality. ect. That is why the democratic philosophy appeals to me more as they try to lift from the bottom and address the other inequality's.
689476
Canada is one of the richest countries in the world so it should use that wealth to help poorer countries.  This should be done, not by handing out money but by Fair Trade.  The rich West keep poor countries poor by subsidizing their own crops and factories and forcing poor countries to let them in under cutting local prices, putting farmers out of business.  FAIR TRADE not Free Trade
400013
As a capitalist, I believe the best way for me to help the people in Africa is work hard at the job I have and to waste as few resources as I can. If everyone everywhere did this there would be more to go around. \n\nAs a realist, I realise that there is a tendency for wealth to accumulate (IE. the rich get rich) therefore I accept  that there is a need to redistribute wealth.\n\nI don't particular feel the need to give money to professional charities. Especially those with large professional staffs and who are less effective than the government when it comes to providing help to people.\n\nHowever, if you planning a trip to Africa to work there, dont let me discourage you. If you have skills they need, then I do recommend you go.
775793
Vote republican. Usually, they support tax breaks by imposing flat taxes in their place, hurting the lower and middle class while the rich enjoy a meager decrease in income. But keep in mind that since all the supporters of a flat tax are rich business tycoons and corrupt (or confused) politicians, you're going to end up with a nasty government any way you approach it.
398434
That isn't true. The poor don't get poorer, it is simply that the rich get richer at a faster rate than the poor as they have capital to invest.
925742
Income yes except for those that make poverty wages; wealth no, that would be like taxing someones income twice.
885358
No. Whereas the wealthy keep the country going with their exobitant taxes they also increase the costs for everyone else to live. How can anyone justify having so much money when fellow human beings are starving?
919332
Republicans  have historically been a wealthier contingent of voters because of one simple reason: graduated tax.\n\nThink about it, let's say that Bill Gates is going through the grocery store line behind you.  You pay $1.50 for a loaf of bread.  When they ring his up, they say, "For you Mr. Gates, that will be $1,500."\n\nMost people would say that isn't fair. Just because someone can afford to pay a certain amount, they shouldn't have to. Everyone uses the same postal system, Army, legal system, etc. Rich people shouldn't have to pay more.\n\nDemocrats, conversely, believe that rich people should pay more to support the poorer people to create a more socialist society.\n\nI do believe that if you have money to help other people, you should, government shouldn't force you to donate to programs you don't believe in.\n\nI hope that helps--Read "Atlas Shrugged." It will change the way you think about economics!
411870
Sure I do. Income tax is usually geared to help the wealthy, the people in power. If government income was to come from sales tax alone, and on everything except food it would much more fair for the poor. The more you buy, the more taxes you pay, what could be more fair?
502567
I would support anyone who helps out this cause and have myself on occasion, however the simple fact remains that they are poor because we are rich. There isnt, as many like to say, enough to go around, not if we want to maintain our current standard of living.