When they scream.. "you're hurting me".
Ummm, yes.
1st, they can't "abuse" you. But that doesn't mean there can be no pain involved.
2nd, well, I lost track of my thoughts, I guess I'll have to try to remember 2nd.
Well, I'd say
Federal
State
Local
One tax each.
And you pay each one... directly.. once a month.. like a regular bill.
Let people get that money in their checkbook, and let them see it go away.
I saw on TV, a man stating that his little girl died, and he blamed the landlord not changing the smoke detector batteries.
Okay. The landlord is responsible for maintenance. I can understand that.
But.. you couldn't spend the money on a 9v battery? Really?
I don't know how I'd live with...
Taxes are 'hidden' because they are taken out of the paycheck, before you get it.
It shouldn't happen that way.
Should be required to pay a bill each month, just like other bills.
Then, people might see what they are paying.
It was the RUSSIANS, Adam! Adam Schiff ROBBED in San Francisco and What They TOOK Makes it Even Funnier
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5 minutes is average, and with no special circumstances, such as grease or accelerates.
Also, an average can be affected by starting cause and location.
It's like the 5/5/5 rule for oxygen (minutes)/water (days)/food weeks)
It's just an estimate, and very dependent on other factors.