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Tue Jul-19-11 11:35 AM
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Adam Smith never proposed progressive taxation on income.

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That was a reply to me on another forum.

Since I know Adam Smith did indeed favor progressive taxation, I figure the dude is playing around with the words "on income" (I know how this guy argues - he's sleazy).

I admit I haven't really read Adam Smith. Is this guy totally full of shit, or did Adam Smith propose tax on something separate and distinct from "income"?

Anyone have a good retort for me to use?

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