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Originally Posted by Guest
Rehab for people not paying taxes is not the same as rehab for people addicted to drugs. People that aren't paying federal income taxes are making next to nothing. So, the cure is a better job. Rehab is a two year associate's degree, or training for a job in the trades. Education is rehab. A better job is more addicting than making peanuts. So, you are not likely to fall back into the 47% category.
People receiving social security are part of the 47%. Receiving SS checks is a disease that is not curable. So, we will not be sent to rehab.
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People making $50k per year with a wife and two children are paying no taxes. Is that next to nothing? That fits within the middle class scope.
People receiving social security are not ALL part of the 47%. Everyone that has worked a job and has retired is allowed SS.
I have no comment on your rehab idea, just correcting some of your comment. I agree that if a person has a good job they are less likely to be in the 47% category, but there are a lot of good jobs within that 47% category, and that is the problem. Those folks should be paying income taxes also. Everyone should pay income taxes, if anyone pays them. Or go to a "fair tax" system. I do not believe that everyone should be wealthy or even necessarily be middle class. I believe it is up to that person and his/her motivation and ability. That is what is great about America. Everyone is NOT equal, but given equal opportunity. Some homeless prefer to be homeless. They do not wish the burden of paying bills or having any responsibility. That is up to them, and not to us to make them "better." It would be nice to have programs that would allow them to get off the street if they wish and clean up, eat and assist them with employment if they wish. Otherwise, you can't force them to work or get off the streets.
The gov should only assist those that are handicapped in some manner, and that includes the aged that can't do for themselves. The lazy and unmotivated should not benefit from the earners.