Higher taxes would be offset by uch lower medical bills, inexpensive, quality childcare, and better educational outcomes. If most Americans realized this, we might be able to be more like Sweden.
I agree that this could not be implemented overnight, and the cost/benefit analysis would need to be carefully done. But I think it is fantasy to think the US will ever get close to doing this, so the whole discussion is probably moot. My point was simply that higher taxes would be offset by savings in some areas.
Higher taxes would be offset by uch lower medical bills, inexpensive, quality childcare, and better educational outcomes. If most Americans realized this, we might be able to be more like Sweden.
I agree that this could not be implemented overnight, and the cost/benefit analysis would need to be carefully done. But I think it is fantasy to think the US will ever get close to doing this, so the whole discussion is probably moot. My point was simply that higher taxes would be offset by savings in some areas.
Sean, I agree completely. It would be good for the country if taxes were raised on the wealthiest. I'm not holding my breath!