Persuasive Writing Intro

http://www.chron.com/opinion/article/It-s-just-common-sense-to-tax-rich-at-higher-rate-2195728.php
http://blogs.ajc.com/jay-bookman-blog/2011/10/11/obamas-new-found-populism-finding-voter-favor/


Taxes. A word everybody hates. Is there a reason for them? Yes. Does that mean we have to like them? No. Obama had recentley proposted taxing the rich, an extra 15 percent, based on what they make a year.
Jay Bookman, has good points in his post, about how Democrates are for Obamas tax-hike, but what to lower the rate to 5 percent. Saying it would fund everything Obama plans to do with the "job package."
He went on in saying, how a lot of Americans are for the tax-hike and support him. I also find a part of myself agreeing with Obama. The 1 percent of Americans that are rich, SHOULD in my mind pay extra. They have the means, and the wealth to do so. But should that mean, we have to rely on the rich to get the U.S. out of debt? Was it their fault in the first place? Did the rich cause this? Corpret Greed to my knowledge is to blame for part, but wealthy americans? No.
Yes the money would raise jobs, but is that going to solve the problem? Is it even the rich's problem to solve? I agree that I would love to see the rich taxed extra. But how much is too much. A 5 percent tax I could see as being fair, they have to money to afford it. E. J. Dionne Jr. also made a good point on how congress isnt taxed extra. With the money they make, why aren't they jumping up to help out? This to me, is just another example of Corpret Greed. So willing to point the finger at someone else.
Do I feel the rich should be taxed? Yes I do. They are the lucky ones who still have a job, money, and hope. I think they should want to help. Do I feel they are the ones who need to fix our economy? No. It wouldnt fix it anyway. The U.S. Is 14 Trillion dollars in debt. No amount of taxing, is going to change that.
Both authors agreeded that somthing must be done. E.J. Dionne Jr. also made a good point, that congress are so willing to tax wealthy Americans, but what about them? Wealthy congress men should be taxed as well. It is sad to think the rich are getting taxed, but I personally think they should be taxed a little more. They can afford it.