TAX REFORM

[HairOfTheDog]

Hopefully, this system needs simplification and we have to pass the bill to see whats in it away from the fog of the controversy.

I don't understand that logic. No elected leader should vote to pass something before understanding its contents, especially a bill that affects every American citizen and business.

There is going to be controversy even without a fog because not everyone has the same priorities and some people benefit while others lose in the long run. That's life.

Personally, I'm not convinced that going back to trickle-down economics is a good idea at all. There is no evidence that giving businesses permanent tax cuts will result in greater investment and raising of employee wages. In fact, recently surveyed owners of large companies confirmed that they'll instead pay out more dividends.

And, giving individuals tax cuts for a few years and then having them raised above where they are now rubs me wrong. Officials have said, "no worries, the individual tax cuts will be extended when the time comes, trust us." I don't trust a promise that can't possibly be assured.