Originally Posted by Guest

"Theft"? We basically have what Bernie Sanders calls Democratic Socialism. The Govt needs revenue to provide for society as a whole. The first is military, first because it's 50% of every dollar (way too much). Govt needs to provide for people what they can't do for themselves. Social programs, like Police & Fire service, roads, bridges, infrastructure, garbage collection and sewer systems.

We need more Socialism. The perfect example is healthcare. We are the only developed country that doesn't provide it for all (never mind that the Constitution states "Provide for the General Welfare"). People "think" they like our system, even though we pay at least twice what anyone else pays. They "think" they like it because they don't Need it. But wait till you have an accident, contract a dreaded disease or something.

Let me warn you. If you have kids, or grandkids, and they hit on bad times, prepare to dig deep. Our system is breaking down and the younger folks live day-to-day now (no pension, minimal benefits, difficult to save). Should someone get cancer, lose their job, and their health coverage along with it, you'll be hitting that retirement savings to help out. Cancer drugs can be $100,000/yr. Nowhere else is this a problem. My seasonal Canadian neighbors make certain they are in Canada for 183 days a year. Must be nice.