Argumentative Essay: Should Congress Be Illegal?

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Friend,

Congress is trying to sneak through a tax hike, but we won’t let them.

Congress has decided that it knows what is best for you and tax your favorite soda. They believe that they can tell you what to drink, but here’s the thing, they want to punish you.

With the Super Bowl coming up and Super Bowl parties abound, your party might cost even more this year! Can you really afford another tax on top of the other things you are already paying for?

Americans cannot afford to be squeezed any more. This out-of-control, tax-and-spend Congress must be

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