Freedom prospers when religion is vibrant and the rule of law under God is acknowledged.
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Our tax policy is engineered by people who view tax as a means of achieving changes in our social structure.
Interpretation
What this quote means
Tax policy aims to influence social structure and foster societal change.
In this quote, Ronald Reagan suggests that tax policy is not just a financial mechanism but a tool used by policymakers to enact social change. He highlights the belief that taxes can be leveraged to reshape societal values and structures, reflecting the ideologies and priorities of those in power.
Themes
TaxPolicySocial ChangeGovernmentStructure
In practice
Example use cases
In a discussion about equitable tax reform, this quote can be used to illustrate the philosophical underpinning of taxation.
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I'm spending more time at this library in four days than I did at the Eureka College Library in four years.
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I'm not a politician by profession. I am a citizen who decided I had to be personally involved in order to stand up for my own values and beliefs. My candidacy is based on my record, and for that matter, my entire life.
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My fellow citizens, our nation is poised for greatness. We must do what we know is right, and do it with all our might. Let history say of us: "These were golden years - when the American Revolution was reborn, when freedom gained new life, and America reached for her best."
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We must have faith in the people of this country and faith in our principles.
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