Another man Quote by Millicent Fenwick
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“We simply cannot continue to live with a [tax] system which has so many inequities. It must be changed in such a way that each of us pays a fair share of the burden. It has been said that one man's loophole is another man's livelihood. Even if this is true, it certainly is not fair, because the loophole-livelihood of those who are reaping undeserved benefits can be the economic noose of those who are paying more than they should.”
About This Quote
Tax inequities burden the fair; loopholes benefit few while harming many, demanding equitable reform.
In simple terms: Unfair taxes hurt the many.
Key Takeaway
Advocate for fair tax policy.
Themes
taxation
equity
justice
policy
Mood
concerned
determined
Type
political
advocacy
When to use this quote
- legislative debates
- public forums
- activism
Key Concepts
economic fairness
public finance
Questions to Reflect On
- What reforms would make taxes fair?
- How can citizens influence tax policy?
A Different Perspective
Political change is slow.
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