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Franzl
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« on: December 20, 2008, 05:47:31 PM »
A very similar system called the "Länderfinanzausgleich" exists in Germany.

Rich states "donate" a share of their tax Euros to struggling states.

5 states wind up paying for the other 11.
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Franzl
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« Reply #1 on: December 20, 2008, 05:55:18 PM »
Quote from: Donut! on December 20, 2008, 05:53:12 PM
What would happen if this were implemented in the US?

civil war
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Franzl
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« Reply #2 on: December 20, 2008, 06:00:43 PM »
Quote from: Donut! on December 20, 2008, 05:56:54 PM
We have states that pay $1.40 for every dollar they get back from the feds already. Why would equalization payments caused civil war?

civil war was more of a joke...

But believe me, there would be a big uproar if any direct system of redistribution were implemented. Most people are simply too lazy to think about exactly where their tax dollars go right now. And of course...the whole concept of redistribution seems "un-American" Smiley
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