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Originally Posted by bushesandbriars

Maybe, but you have to understand that this is where it all starts: One group of people of people does not like having to help another group of people, and the people who have the wherewithal can then turn around and pay politicians to endorse their opinions, while the little squirt gets hosed; that's what I hate. Money's not everything, and the richest one percent of this country should have to help everyone; they're the ones with the means to do it. So when you start getting into, but this and but that, then you're right back to square one: The people in the middle getting stuck, because they have no way to buy people to make policy for them. The rich people buy their way out of it and into more money, and the poor people simply cannot pay--the government can try, but these people do not have it to give, and they need the help. And I'm all for help being given where it's needed, not paid for

I totally agree. That is why I am all for getting rid of deductions and exemptions - it would rid us of a bunch of the special interest groups and their swagger. I also totally agree with you that anyone who can demonstrate poverty should not pay one dime in tax - period. The problem will of course come with the def. of poverty - again lead by the special interest groups

J

Originally Posted by bushesandbriars

ust my opinion--we're going to start fighting, are we? 'Cuz that was a short damn honeymoon, if we are! I see your point, I'm just not sure I agree.

No, no fighting yet. But, no handholding either because I kind of miss Diss.