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I have to wonder how many employers would increase wages in relation to amounts that they would save when not paying employee premiums for healthcare; healthcare that would be paid for by a universal health care tax apportioned on a consumption tax (VAT or national sales tax) basis?
If some universal healthcare insurance was funded by payroll withholding or SE tax, like Medicare is now, is would be most unfair to lower to mid-wage earners. Universal means just that everyone pays the same rates.
If you cannot afford that new Porsche or vacation home because of the new VAT tax -- tough shit.
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