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Originally Posted by Robbie Not saying we shouldn't pay any taxes. I'm just saying that you going on about how rich people already "have enough" is pure class warfare at it's worst. It's THEIR money. Let them live their lives without being forced to give even more of it to CROOKED politicians.

I guess I must be nuts -- I don't feel that I am deprived of my wealth after paying my taxes.

When I see men (getting Federal Prevailing or Union Wages) working on federally funded road repair and improvement projects I do not curse my Congressman for feeding his cronies.

I happen to agree with some of our military spending but some is not necessary IMHO with my limited information sources.

The government in America is not that oppressive -- move to Eastern Europe if you don't believe me. Even better, move to Belarus or North Korea.

I bring foreign earnings into this country, supporting the local economy (which sucks ATM), and pay taxes in America. I don't feel that my money is confiscated. I live within my means and don't feel the need to impress anyone. I have never been greedy by nature, people may ponder that but I have no problem with it -- life is good and will get better.

I haven't watched television news in 10 years -- it's mind garbage. I do read the news on the internet from all sources, recognising extremist viewpoints for what they are. Maybe I am more open mined not being fed bullshit by the ''talking heads.''

And you are right Tony, there is federal funding for education in supplement to our property taxes -- I don't mind that expenditure of my tax dollars when it is a responsible expenditure -- better than spent building fighter planes and tanks anyway. However, I could bitch why my tax dollars go to lesser school districts that mine -- those children of color don't deserve the chance an education might give. But that would be bigoted wouldn't it? I went to an integrated public school and I am glad the school got Federal Funding.