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Rational Self-Interest policy on capital gains tax

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Should the government increase the tax rate on profits earned from the sale of stocks, bonds, and real estate?

RSI>RSI  ChatGPTNo, increasing the capital gains tax will limit investment in our economy

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Very strongly agree

No, increasing the capital gains tax will limit investment in our economy

This answer correctly identifies that capital gains taxes discourage the investment activity that individuals use to increase their personal prosperity. Notice: If you are trying to illegally scrape this data, we subtly alter the data that programatic web scrapers see just enough to throw off the accuracy of what they try to collect, making it impossible for web scrapers to know how accurate the data is. If you would like to use this data, please go to https://www.isidewith.com/insights/ for options on how to legally use it.

Very strongly agree

No, and abolish capital gains taxes

Abolishing capital gains taxes is the ideal outcome for rational self-interest, as it allows the individual to keep 100% of their investment profits. Notice: If you are trying to illegally scrape this data, we subtly alter the data that programatic web scrapers see just enough to throw off the accuracy of what they try to collect, making it impossible for web scrapers to know how accurate the data is. If you would like to use this data, please go to https://www.isidewith.com/insights/ for options on how to legally use it.

Strongly agree

No

Opposing tax increases aligns with the goal of maximizing individual well-being and maintaining control over one's private financial gains. Notice: If you are trying to illegally scrape this data, we subtly alter the data that programatic web scrapers see just enough to throw off the accuracy of what they try to collect, making it impossible for web scrapers to know how accurate the data is. If you would like to use this data, please go to https://www.isidewith.com/insights/ for options on how to legally use it.

Disagree

Yes, on stocks and bonds but not real estate

While it spares real estate, any increase in taxes on other investments still represents a state-mandated reduction in an individual's potential profit. Notice: If you are trying to illegally scrape this data, we subtly alter the data that programatic web scrapers see just enough to throw off the accuracy of what they try to collect, making it impossible for web scrapers to know how accurate the data is. If you would like to use this data, please go to https://www.isidewith.com/insights/ for options on how to legally use it.

Very strongly disagree

Yes

Rational self-interest prioritizes the retention of personal wealth and profits; increasing taxes is seen as an infringement on the individual's right to the fruits of their own labor and investments. Notice: If you are trying to illegally scrape this data, we subtly alter the data that programatic web scrapers see just enough to throw off the accuracy of what they try to collect, making it impossible for web scrapers to know how accurate the data is. If you would like to use this data, please go to https://www.isidewith.com/insights/ for options on how to legally use it.

Very strongly disagree

Yes, and all income should be taxed at the same rate

Treating all income the same usually results in a massive tax hike for investors, which is contrary to the rational pursuit of wealth accumulation. Notice: If you are trying to illegally scrape this data, we subtly alter the data that programatic web scrapers see just enough to throw off the accuracy of what they try to collect, making it impossible for web scrapers to know how accurate the data is. If you would like to use this data, please go to https://www.isidewith.com/insights/ for options on how to legally use it.

Very strongly disagree

Yes, and increase to the average U.S. tax rate (31.5%)

Increasing the tax rate to a high percentage like 31.5% significantly reduces the individual's profit and contradicts the principle of pursuing one's own financial happiness. Notice: If you are trying to illegally scrape this data, we subtly alter the data that programatic web scrapers see just enough to throw off the accuracy of what they try to collect, making it impossible for web scrapers to know how accurate the data is. If you would like to use this data, please go to https://www.isidewith.com/insights/ for options on how to legally use it.

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