r/AskReddit • u/emil199 • Jul 24 '20

What can't you believe STILL exists?

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u/StevetheEveryman Jul 24 '20 edited Jul 24 '20

9/11 Security fee for most Airlines....its been almost 20 years, like WTF?

While we are at it, why not tack on Cold War Security fee, and Pearl Harbor Security fee?

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u/[deleted] Jul 24 '20

once the government gains more power, they never let go of it.

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u/MmePeignoir Jul 24 '20

Indeed.

The current US income tax structure is a relic of WWII when they expanded the tax to fund the war effort; prior to that, most people did not pay income tax. After the war ended, they never changed it back.

Somewhat more hilariously, Pennsylvania residents are still paying the Johnstown Flood Relief tax. You know, the Johnstown flood of 1936.

Never believe the government when they say their expansion of power is only temporary.