That's your rationale?

• SCHIP Passed - Backwards typist
  • Has government interference EVER worked? - except to make things a mess
  • Welll.......Obama WAS going to pay for it.... - sam
  • What is it with Glenn Beck?....(sm) - Just the big bad
    • Wikipedia and Glen Beck bio - Backwards typist
      • Didn't you notice it was "dikipedia"...not "wickipedia"? - MT1
      • Of course he can be irritating... - Kendra
        • Glenn Beck's problem?? He is a realist. - shelly
    • This was what I was looking for...(sm) - Just the big bad
      • He tells the truth. has guts. Shows compassion - when deserved. -you judge from a clip.nm
        • 911 and Katrina victims don't deserve compassion? - Just the big bad
          • Compassion is one thing......long-term handouts - is another........sm
          • I actually think that Katrina victims have gotten... - Kendra
            • I agree completely...... - SM
            • Hey, if they're smoking cigs, they're paying for SCHIP. - It all works out.
              • My point was that they are not paying for anything... - Kendra
              • That's your rationale? - who is paying for the cigs?
            • Oh, that is just decay of modern society; found in any city. - I second that
              • You really fall for all that garbage don't ya? - sm
              • There are mansions... - Kendra
                • Soooooo true!!!! nm - sam
                • So It's the Democrats' Fault? - Silly Excuses
                  • Not really... - Kendra
                  • Basically it is the dems fault. - Backwards typist
                  • Basically, it is the Democrats' fault... - sam
                    • riiiiiiigggggghhhhhttttt....... - Instead of Bush who
                      • Well...what the Republicans DID NOT... - sam
                        • The pubs didn't cripple the economy? - sm
                          • Talk about ignorance....Chris Dodd, Barney Frank.... - sam
                          • the war didn't put us in this fix....... - made up money did!
                • Keep in mind that I am not saying... - Kendra
          • I think what he really does is make people think. - Zville MT

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I make $50,000 per year. Have 2 kids in college.  Single (husband deceased 17 years ago).  I haven't dated or had a significant other since then.  Just working hard for my kids.  I call myself a 'social conservative.'  Both kids have scholarships and grants, but have to maintain a high GPA to keep them, so I don't ask them to work.  They've done enough just to earn this financial assistance and it's important they keep it. 

Even though they have most of their tuition paid for, I still have enormous expenses (books, food, living expenses, etc.) just as I have for the last 17 years.

So, can you tell me why I should be penalized by paying a higher percentage in taxes than someone/couple whatever making over $250,000?  If I made that much, I would be more than happy to pay a higher tax percentage.  Just trying to budget for groceries and pay bills on time is a true challenge. I've done nothing wrong.  I'm not a rocket scientist.  I'll never be smart and/or savy enough to earn $250,000. 

I know people make bad decisions and many take advantage of the system, but I don't and neither do a lot of Americans... So... should I be penalized for bad luck?  Should I be penalized because I decided to dedicate my life to my kids instead of kissing all the frogs to find a 'daddy' who makes $250,000?  

I just don't understand the problem with putting 250,000 and over in a higher tax bracket.  Hell yeah they work hard, but so do I.  But it would be a lot easier to work on a $250,000 budget than $50,000  even paying a higher tax percentage. 

Okay, flame.... tell me where I've gone wrong... and if you're a male who makes more than $250,000, are halfway goodlooking, and won't make me change my ways... email me LOL joking!!! I'm happy.  My life is wonderful.  My kids are great.  My daughter is/was working for the Obama campaign and canvassed this entire week and phone banked for the last 2 months (she's taking credit for his win, BTW). She wants new sneakers... ummm... can you wait until Christmas? or better yet... in Feb when I get my tax return???  

Well, said my peace. I only browse here.  Never posted before.  This will probably be my last... I took today off so I indulged.  Anyhow, happiness and good luck to us all :-)