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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]The Swedes are paying for their healthcare, maternity leave, etc. They just pay it through their taxes.
Sweden top bracket 56.60% vs US top bracket 37%.[/quote]

Boo how. So the income over 1 million/year is taxed slightly higher? And for that everyone gets Heath are and paid parental leave?

Yes, that sounds absolutely horrible!

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One, I have to assume you don't speak to people like that where you work? Two, you are making assumptions about my intent. Three, the point is to have a constructive dialog, not bash people with sarcasm because somehow this makes you feel empowered?? And, four, if you're going to use sarcasm, at least spell it correctly.

Whatever the case, I was only stating facts. If the US wants to up its taxes then more can be done. [/quote]

I mean either you're paying for healthcare/childcare out of pocket, or you are paying for in taxes. You're STILL PAYING FOR IT.[/quote]

Speaking as an upper income family, I’d rather pay for my own things (maternity leave, health insurance, private school) and let other people do the same.

Guarantee, if we moved to Sweden, our lifestyle would be less because of taxes.[/quote]

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