Originally Posted by Rochard

Some of my money in taxes every year go to support the local fire department. While I've never needed the services of the local fire department, you can bet your ass I WANT my tax dollars to go to the local fire department because when I NEED them I'll want them to be there.

Our tax dollars are used for things we don't want or need. Why should the tax dollars of someone barely making a living in LA go to a freeway in NORCAL for the rich folk to get to Tahoe quicker? At the same time, why should my tax dollars go to build a bridge in LA some 400 miles away from me?

Personally I think anyone making less than $50k a year shouldn't have to pay taxes.