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Originally Posted by Loco Vette
But they contribute nothing to the country otherwise. You know, for thinks like national defense, roads, IRS agents, etc. The two items you *cited are (despite the fact that they are in reality both Ponzi schemes) systems in which an individual pays in and in theory receives the benefits down the road. Federal income tax is seized by the government from one group of people to give to another.
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The bulk of the cited 47% are working Americans. These are not bums living on the government dime.
These are the people that make your meals, clean your house, work on your car and maintain your lawn. These are the hard working Americans that bust their ass so you and I can live comfortable lives. These are the people who you just said "contribute nothing to the country".
So what would you have the guy making minimum wage contribute to national defense? What would you tell the MILLIONS of Americans making $7.25 an hour that they need to contribute? How much more of the $290.00 per week do they owe? And really his take home is going to be closer to $260 after FICA and any state taxes, so how much more is this guy that takes home about $1,000 a month to live on supposed to pay?
What would you then have the seniors living on SS contribute?
Exactly why are you so eager to take from those with the least to give while excusing 15% capital gains taxes on billionaires?