… patriotic millionaires, saying that we are ready to end this unequal tax system and introduce the Equal Fair Tax act today on April 15th. Because we know that right now Billionaires and ultra wealthy investors are making money through investment in stocks, paying lower tax rates than nurses, than teachers and construction workers. And you and I both know it's not just our right. It's unconscionable. Some of us would say it's criminal. (09:51–10:00)
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Asserts that billionaires and ultra-wealthy investors pay lower tax rates on stock investments than nurses, teachers, and construction workers.
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