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Am I not right, that a fixed sum for exemption imposes a tax upon honest poverty and a premium upon wealth?
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gutenberg.orgEditor's note · Context
Sumner questions the fairness of a fixed exemption fee, suggesting it unfairly taxes the poor while favoring the rich.
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