Our form of government relies on taxes, from the model of democracy which arose in New England in the 17th century and beyond. It occurs to one that the incredible economic strength our nation gives each and every one of us provides so many intangibles that create our personal wealth. Our education system, defense system, our infrastructure, our roads, hospitals, and countless things we all enjoy, and need, to lead full and productive lives. Isn't the cry of smaller gov'mt, cut taxes, and so on just a little disengenuous, and, well, selfish? We all share the burden, and the success, of a stable and well funded government. Without it, we would be a backwords place, seems to me Republican's "neocon" talk speaks to narrow minded selfishness, populist easy to understand rhetoric, that simply ignores the great strides we the people have created, and, appeals to our most selfish instincts.
2007-06-24
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