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No, Warren Buffett isn’t a hypocrite for paying low taxes

By Timothy P. Carney
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No, Warren Buffett isn’t a hypocrite for paying low taxes

Warren Buffett thinks his taxes should be higher. An understandable response is, “so, pay more in taxes, Mr. Buffett.” Some conservatives, in fact, call Buffett a hypocrite for not voluntarily paying a higher rate than his secretary.

Here’s an analogous situation:

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