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	Name:	Talullahhound -
	Subject:	Good question Hound
	Date:	3/14/2009 1:34:41 AM

Maybe this is where my fiscal conservative side butts heads with my "social responsibility" side.

I heard that same statistic on the news the other day, that 40% of the people do not pay income tax. I have to say it took me back. That is a lot of people not paying taxes. And I think all Americans have an obligation to pay taxes, even if it is a token amount. I don't think that the top earners should pay a disportionate amount of their income to taxes, that is to say, to the point where it is a disincentive to earn money. I already pay more in taxes than some people make in a year, so it is not that I don't see that burden of taxes.

But then I butt heards with my social responsibility side because I do think those of us who earn a lot and have been successful probably do have a responsibility to those who have nothing. Not those who don't work and collect welfare and burden the health care system. But I think about the kids who are trying to get an education but live in the poorer districts where they deal with unsafe schools and no resources. and I think about the elderly who may have worked their entire lives and not have enough to live on. I really don't want to see people going hungry or to have people living in their cars or on the streets. I don't want to see anyone die because they can't afford a Dr. I believe in faith based and community based initiatives, but what if it is not enough?

I don't want to bail out people that have children they can't afford, or people who made irresponsible financial decisions or who are just flat out lazy. But a family who is wiped out financially because their child has cancer?

But, I want to see the government use my money responsibly to make a difference. Then I don't mind paying.