11-23-2009, 09:36 PM
Hi,
First reason why that statement is poor logic: There are reasons other than selfishness to oppose some taxes. For instance, in the USA a lot of people seem to think that the solution to our poor educational system is more money. And yet, we pay more per child than nearly everyone else. So, many of us feel that without meaningful educational reform, approving additional funds for education is just throwing more money into a failed system. Does that make us selfish, or does that make us concerned for the real problem?
Second reason why that is poor logic: While many people who want to avoid additional taxes are often against proposed environmental solutions, that is not universally true. And the converse, that people who are against proposed environmental solutions take that stance simply because they want to avoid taxes is even more false. And insulting.
--Pete
Quote:No I imply that people that are scared about paying more taxes are that because of self centered motives.Poor logic for two reasons. And using 'scared' is a transparent emotional tactic -- say rather that they are 'opposed'.
First reason why that statement is poor logic: There are reasons other than selfishness to oppose some taxes. For instance, in the USA a lot of people seem to think that the solution to our poor educational system is more money. And yet, we pay more per child than nearly everyone else. So, many of us feel that without meaningful educational reform, approving additional funds for education is just throwing more money into a failed system. Does that make us selfish, or does that make us concerned for the real problem?
Second reason why that is poor logic: While many people who want to avoid additional taxes are often against proposed environmental solutions, that is not universally true. And the converse, that people who are against proposed environmental solutions take that stance simply because they want to avoid taxes is even more false. And insulting.
--Pete
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