Tax Hypocrisy

Should five percent appear too small
Be thankful I don't take it all
--The Beatles

Larry Elder reinforces our earlier thought. Many who complain about taxes on imports are completely fine with other forms of taxes.

Democrats/media are hyperventilating over the possible imposition of tariffs "because of the adverse result of higher prices." Yet, the same crowd demands higher "taxes on the rich"--and don't expect any adverse consequences.

— Larry Elder (@larryelder) June 3, 2019

Another example below. City council may lift a ticket tax exemption on local non-profits like the zoo and art museum. Effected institutions are protesting that this tax will hurt their business.

I didn't go to council (you, those texts). But @Enquirer intern Josh Goad did. And he found non-profits aren't exactly happy with an idea that eliminates a ticket tax exemption. https://t.co/P6wlvvYYhh

— Sharon Coolidge (@SharonCoolidge) June 6, 2019

Of course, these same institutions are not opposed to local tax levies that shovel tax dollars in their direction.

People profess to understand the adverse consequences when taxes hit their pocketbooks only.