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I think there is confusion between taxes and mandatory deductions from our paychecks. Social Security and medicare are not taxes but social obligations, which the majority of citizens benefit from at some point in their lives. Yes, the actual Federal tax I pay is about 10%.

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Please question the man's math: I work for $10 per hour and I calculate 1 day a week is for taxes, which only equals 20% of my income. Also, at this gross income, I always get a tax refund, so my Federal tax rate is actually about 10%.  

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