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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]donations?  That's what my crazy taxes are for, to help those with less.  I occasionally donate clothing or furnitures to salvation army or goodwill but that's it.  Most of the time, I don't even know where the money really goes in charities.  [/quote]

That's cute that you think that, and presumably helps you sleep at night while donating little.  But in reality, the vast majority of your taxes goes to the military, interest, and Medicare and Medicaid.*

This might help you understand:  http://www.cbpp.org/cms/?fa=view&id=1258

*Before you fly off the handle:  Yes, Medicaid is a program that obviously is designed to help those in need.  But the vast majority of Social Security and Medicare spending is for the middle class.  Don't try to characterize that as a big handout to the needy.[/quote]

What I do with my money is really up to me.  I have 2 college tuitions to save up for, mortgage to pay off, childcare, retirement, etc.  We both have worked extremely hard so until I"m done saving up all we need, I'm not giving a ton of my money away to people I don't know.  Honestly, there are too many out there who have this entitled attitude.  I know someone who bought a bmw while she was receiving food stamps, free healthcare, etc.  Totally rubs me the wrong way.[/quote]

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