Why do we allow the IRS to take our money that we work for. Why do we sit back and let the white house make our decisions and they have never lived in our nieghborhood went to our schools or been poor.
2007-02-04 13:06:34 · 13 answers · asked by Gee 1 in Politics & Government ➔ Law & Ethics
And yet we are always willing to accept any "free" service offered by local or national government. We take advantage of every tax loophole we can dig up. And don't dare try to limit our access to federal or state relief programs. If there is a storm the governor had better declare a disaster so we can get federal dollars, etc. If our house floods because we built it below sea level the President himself had better bring us a check.
Where shall we draw the line of give and take?
2007-02-04 13:17:25 · answer #1 · answered by AK 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Who, exactly, is this "we" you are referring to? Unless you are part of the roughly 35% (and falling) that openly supports this President, then, there ISN'T any "we". Very few politicians have been poor. Most come from fairly privileged backgrounds, have attended the best schools, and have held lofty positions as well-paid whatevers before entering politics. This doesn't mean that they can't do the right thing for the underprivileged. It only means that they choose not to. We "sit back and let the white house make our decisions" because the people that are in positions to MAKE those decisions were ELECTED, by voters.
The best way to affect change to to cast your vote (you ARE a legal, registered voter, aren't you?) for the candidate you feel can best represent you, from the local level on up. Get involved in civic affairs and your community. Don't be a passive and then whine when you don't feel that your best interests are being represented. YOU (general) put these people in power.
We reap what we sow (in most cases). The rest of the time, we just have to make an educated guess (note the operative word here - "educated") and learn from our mistakes. Apparently, learning from our mistakes is not our strong suit...but it's gaining ground.
2007-02-04 21:48:59 · answer #2 · answered by happy heathen 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I don't know if it is really that we support it..I think that mainly we just go along with it. We are told from the time we are born that this is a "free country" I do not believe it is free. You know what I do think..and hope..that people that are sick of this government would get together and try to run it themselves..kick bush out of office...make things better..over turn these money sucking people. That is all the government wants..is our money. Any law or ordinance they make...it is so if someone breaks the law, they can get money from it. Why do we sit back? I don't know. If I were a man, and had some guts and had people to back me up, I may not sit back and let them make decisions for me. I think it is about time someone, somewhere takes a stand.
2007-02-04 21:28:33 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
I know our crop's are free sing our buildings are exploding and the weather isn't that great. Let's drive around in circle's a couple more time and see if we can melt the polar ice caps. The Definition of the Government is Retarded the power they hold is in there holster on there belt. I cant wait tell our younger Generation to show them how to do it, out with the old in with the new. I will see you in 10 to 20.
2007-02-04 21:29:00 · answer #4 · answered by Unoptrid1aq 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
cause without the governement there would be no structure more deaths depression and debts. in australia, our governemnt is **** but it help us when we need help with financial support guidence and law. they take their time but things do happen that are better and more beneficial. just remeber before they were in politic they lived in suburbia most likely too.!
2007-02-04 21:17:50 · answer #5 · answered by emalie_rose 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The 16th amendment was never ratified by the proper number of states to become law, so you don't really have to pay income taxes.
2007-02-04 21:25:49 · answer #6 · answered by Mario Savio 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Individuals don't realize there is a from one can sign and not pay taxes on the money
2007-02-04 21:16:33 · answer #7 · answered by tedybear 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You can actually file with the government to stop paying taxes. It would mean that you can't vote, and you are actually surrendering your citizenship.
2007-02-04 21:09:14 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
What other government is any better than ours. what are the positive things our government does. Come on Eeyore quit dragging your lip.
2007-02-04 21:21:48 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋
Because they don't give a crap about us. They only care about people who have money and are willing in backing Bush.
2007-02-04 21:10:55 · answer #10 · answered by Lynnemarie 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋