~> It is a regular expenditure that someone else claims as income and thus 
~> is taxed.  One could argue that argue that by paying interest you get 
~> nothing in return (i.e. you aren't buying anything) whereas with other 
~> expenditures you actually receives goods or services.  

A good capitalist wouldn't argue that, though, since you are paying someone
tomorrow for the temporary use of their money today.
 
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