Trading pokemon cards shouldn't constitute a contribution to "society".
Two people exchanging Pokeman cards are maximizing their utility, benefiting from the exchange. This results in a betterment for society as 2 people gained something at the expense of nobody else.
Everybody is not entitled to benefits from a transaction.
How you figure? Can you give me an example of two people involved in a 'transaction' in which one (or more) parties do not benefit? I think theft would be a good example, but can you think of anything else?
Guy, just ignore him. He's a kid. Stick to responding to the legitimate questions and arguments.
I'm interested in knowing whether you realize and/or care that this tax would destroy retailing trading, especially highly leveraged FX trading.
I hope Atlas the best. I just hope he can get over his Ayn Rand phase at some point.
Regarding your question, maybe it would be shorter if you explained exactly why you think it would be destroyed and then I'll tell you if I think you're right and if it's worth saving.
Thanks for the post.