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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote] That is unfair.[/quote]

I am sorry but I just don't see how this is unfair.  I grew up dirt poor.  I worked my ass off to get an education and spent another 25 years working my ass off to get where I am at today.  It isn't up to you or anyone (besides my employer) to determine my worth and contribution to my company--or for that matter anyone's employment value.  I pay my taxes, I support a number of elderly relatives (which would otherwise be on the public dole) and contribute to charity.  I don't owe you or anyone else 50% of my income.  Crying "unfair" makes you sound like a immature child.[/quote]

All of those things that make it possible for you to rise up and enjoy this lifestyle comes from the hard work of the underpriviliged that work to make this country great. That pick the fresh tomatoes, that build the roads and buildings, that drive the buses and trucks etc. The nameless faceless people who really helped you create your lifestyle but will never share in the fruits. If the wealthy think it sucks so bad here they should move overseas and see how tough things are here. Patriotism also means paying your fair share to keep this country great. 50% for people making $500 is not unreasonable and you know it. Stop spending your money on unreasonable things and live simply. [/quote]

I had grandparents that came over in steerage.  No federal freebies.  Nameless faceless people but were listed at Ellis Island.   Public school with large class sizes and no  ESL.  No free daycare and childcare credits plus school started in grade 1.  No free lunch.  Those kids today get a lot and so do the parents.  Easier than it ever was to get ahead.

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