Originally Posted by Guest

No, you are not wasting my time. It is my time to waste, not yours. There is nothing wrong with an honest debate

I am not saying that those that don't have money are lazy. I am saying that many are just not as motivated as the wealthy. I'm not and will admit it. I can make lots more than I have. But, I opted not to work harder or longer in order to achieve that level of wealth. I am satisfied with what I have. I could have worked seven more years before I would have been forced into retirement. But, I don't believe that anyone's money that they earned is due to me. I don't believe that a person that is more motivated than me, should be penalized for being successful. I will make a statement that I believe that many folks that are on welfare do not belong there. I believe that the gov abuses and wastes our tax revenues. But, I do not believe that the wealthy owes me a dime, or anyone else for that matter. To demonize the wealthy is to disparage what makes this country great, freedom to achieve and equal opportunity. Anyone that pays at a higher percentage rate than anyone else, is being discriminated upon. And that is UN-American. IF I have two cars and my neighbor has one and it breaks down, I do not believe that he should demand that I give him one of mine. If he doesn't maintain his and I do maintain mine, I shouldn't be penalized because of his lack of motivation.