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America’s History Shows That Fair Taxes Build a Stronger Nation Taxes are bound to come up in any economic discussions. They have a great effect on people's lives and livelihoods, but not always in the way it’s portrayed.  The way a country taxes its  citizens reflects its vision for the future. Taxes provide funding for a significant portion of public life. Taxes are used to fund roads, schools, healthcare systems, and other essential community resources. Some of America’s s

When people talk about Adam Smith, the so-called “father of capitalism”, they often quote one line from The Wealth of Nations : “It is not from the benevolence of the butcher, the brewer, or the baker that we expect our dinner, but from their regard to their own interest.” This statement has frequently been invoked to legitimize self-interested conduct in the realms of business, politics, and economics. However, a critical examination of Smith’s writings raises a central scho

“From each according to his ability, to each according to his work” This ideal is often mentioned in debates about fairness and equity. Greed is not new. Ancient scriptures warned about the dangers of avarice. Most societies have seen that unchecked accumulation can damage trust, community, and justice. What is more recent and more dangerous is how greed has become part of our economic and political systems, not just a personal or moral issue.  Some have gone so far as claimi