Most economists believe that a sales tax increase affects people with low incomes.
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The arrival of the Europeans and their conquest and colonisation of the Americas transformed this land forever. Its people were subjugated and with them, hundreds, thousands of years' culture and civilisation were suppressed. Many died of the new diseases the Europeans brought with them.
Meredith's partner is showing empathy. This is the ability to connect with the feelings of other people. It is important within relationships to share their problems and frustrations to one another. The other may not talk, all he has to do is listen and be in the other's presence.