re: The state income tax deduction is a great illustration of the problems of our tax system

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Theoretically, the citizens of high tax states are receiving goods and services from their governments for their tax dollars. And the feds allow them to deduct it.

Theoretically, the citizens of low tax states are purchasing these goods and services from private sources. But, the feds do not let them deduct it.

Now fairness being a goal of all, and a trumpeted hallmark of liberals, demands equal treatment of the deductibility of these goods and services.

Therefore, the deductions should be eliminated, or a set standard deduction should be given to everyone!

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