NYC millionaire and financial writer Andrew Tobias argues for higher taxes on the wealthy
Andrew Tobias, a New York City millionaire and financial writer, argues in favor of raising taxes on the wealthy. He makes the case that higher taxes on millionaires are necessary to fund public goods and reduce inequality, and he personally welcomes paying more, even suggesting a fruit basket as a symbolic thank-you gesture for the privilege of contributing more to society.
Key quotes
I'm a millionaire and I want my taxes raised.
Send me a fruit basket if you must, but raise my taxes.
The wealthy have benefited enormously from the society and infrastructure that taxes built.
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Andrew Tobias, NYC millionaire and financial writer, will happily pay more taxes. Just make sure to send him a fruit basket.
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