[CamB]

In looking at social programs, I think its important to recognize that a lot of these programs provide people with disincentives to improve their lot in life.

So you have a problem with the welfare system, but attack the taxes which pay for it as being unfair.

The $2.8 million on schooling isn't relevant either - those 33 children are 33 potential future taxpayers.

Boy is that ever an oxymoron. Taking someone's hard earned money and giving it to another who has not labored a bit for it can hardly be called fair. Theft is more appropriate.

You're equating income with hard work - they don't necessarily follow. I earn 3-4 times what a friend of mine who is a social worker earns. He works much harder than I do and it is in a pretty much thankless job. He probably pays 1/6 the tax I do. The inadequate salary he does get comes from my tax, and I am very happy with that.