Taxed Twice M2M Thread

[mr_lincoln]

I saw this post on the M2M board ...

I agree 110% that "used" items, collectibles, antiques, etc ... meaning any thing that isn't "current and new" should NOT be subject to sales tax.  The sales tax was paid at the original point of purchase (except in Delaware) so the state got their cut then ... charging tax again on these items is at a minimum Double Taxation ... time to throw something other then Tea into the Boston Harbor ... can I get an "Amen?"

[7606dennis]

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@ed8108 wrote:

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@7606dennis wrote.  At the time the colonists had no representation in Parliament which is not the case when it comes to the taxes levied by state and the federal government here in the US today. 

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Not as simple as no representation

I think if the colonists had been given representation for appearance sake but largely control of their affairs & taxes was held in the hands of  politicians and bureaucrats that served British business interests & that of the wealthy, not acting for the best interests of the mass of the colonial population, that likely would still have led to insurrection

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You are most likely correct.  There was more one issue leading to American Revolutionary War but, if my memory of my American History classes hasn't failed me, "taxation without representation" was high on the list.

[ed8108]

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@jennieaa wrote:

Just a little food for thought:  I read an English history book.  The Revolutionary War got one paragraph that finished some thing like ...'the people sued the King for peace because they were tired of paying taxes to pay for the war.'   So we didn't win, the King of England gave up.

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 The mass of the population having representation in Parliament, were made almost destitute & miserable by taxation and the very wealthy & privileged didn't want their wealth used to pay for continued military conflict ?

[mam98031]

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@moondogblues wrote:
"I don't like the speed limits on some of our roads. If I make the choice to go above the stated limits, then I'm risking getting a fine because what I'm doing is against the law. I could argue that I'm a tax payer, therefore I own the road in which I'm driving on, how far do you think that will get me in front of a judge??? I bet nowhere would likely be the answer. "

Did you know that most states have a sort of unwritten rule-ish thing called as fast as conditions will allow? You can argue it in front of a judge and especially if the ticket handing out cop doesn't show up you will be ok.

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That is normally for when conditions are poor.  Speed limits are as stated but may be lower due to the road / weather conditions.  It doesn't mean that if the weather is clear and the sun is up that you can drive whatever speed you want.