Friday, September 14, 2012

Eliminate Impediment to Growth | Jeffrey A. Miron | Cato Institute: Commentary

Eliminate Impediment to Growth | Jeffrey A. Miron | Cato Institute: Commentary: "The usual objection to eliminating taxes on capital income is that it would largely benefit high-income households, who get much of their income from interest, dividends and capital gains.

The fairness objection is not convincing, however, because American taxation of capital income leads capital to countries with lower rates of taxation. The big losers are then the people who might have earned wages and salaries in the businesses using that capital. "

Teachers strike carries risks for young athletes | Fox News

Teachers strike carries risks for young athletes | Fox News: "he and his football teammates have been holding daily practices on their own, without coaches, who are almost all union members."