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« on: March 10, 2006, 02:12:51 PM » |
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I think that you have to consider what you are getting for all your tax money. Schools- Free Education for your children K-12 Roads- You couldn't get to work to make your money without them Police protection- The cops suck when they're handing you a speeding ticket but you'd better thank Jesus they're there. Fire Protection- Just might come in handy Military Protection- There's a lot of pork here but it's a worthy cause Parks- Making life more pleasant Social Security- Keeping you from having to support your elderly parents/grandparents. Medical research- Hopefully, we can kick cancer before I'm old College Aid-Most Americans wouldn't make it past high school without it.
I'm not here to argue that everything the government does is efficient or wise, but you have to consider all the good things you're getting before you bitch about taxes. Federal Budget for 2006 is 2.6 trillion dollars, which comes to about $9,000 for each man, woman, and child. If you're not paying that much for each member of your family, you're getting a bargain.
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