re: #260 debutaunt

What are the tax rates in Germany and Sweden?

Much higher, but, whenever this argument comes up, it fails to take into account how much we spend on health care here. The money comes out of your pocket either way.

However, they get more for their money.

Further, the arguments about taxes there also fail to take into account that even with their stifling tax burdens, they work fewer hours, have better benefits, live decidedly middle class lifestyles and have very strong economies.