Tax Injustice!

There was an article in the New York Times today about tariffs on clothing. I read it because they had a picture of a sneaker, a shirt, and a SPEEDO! Apparently, since the 1800’s the US government has been charging different tax rates on clothing based on whether it is made for men or women. There are several lawsuits now claiming discrimination. There is no rhyme or reason to the disparity. Sometimes women’s clothing gets a higher tax rate as in the case of sneakers – 10% for women’s and 8.5% for men’s even if the shoes are identical. In the case of bathing suits – be prepared to be outraged – 11.8% for women’s; 27.8% for men’s! OMG, my Speedo fetish is financing our government! They should put me on the dollar bill! LOL