Why the income tax is worth celebrating - The Washington Post - 1 views
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hcps-cropleymm on 02 Feb 15"The U.S. Constitution promises to "insure domestic tranquility," to "provide for the common defense" and to "promote the general welfare." Taxes make these things possible. Taxes pay for the good roads, clean air and water, safe food and drugs, and strong military that Americans value. Taxes make it possible for businesses to thrive, for children to attend school and for hospitals to care for the sick. Tax dollars pay the salaries of firefighters and police officers. Taxes pay for the emergency workers, shelters and services needed when the nation is devastated by natural disasters such as Hurricane Sandy. So maybe the federal income tax should get a birthday party. It has, after all, given us civilization. " This article talks about how taxes are important to our government. It talks about how taxes came to the way they are now and how they pay for important things. It talks about how they pay to keep our country and community safe and first aid. Taxes pay for a lot of things and most of those are very important to our everyday lives.