[VaSteve]

Originally Posted by Jim Richards

Steve, I think that providing tax incentives for certain behaviors is not the mandate of our government.

Those certain behaviors are (or were at the time) designed to encourage one thing or another that would make our country better. Certain things have not been sunsetted (see management talk thread ) and thus persist forever. Certainly arguing home ownership or saving for your retirement is a good thing. The prudent amongst would likely do these things anyway, but others need a break. I frankly don't care if a guy busting his ass *trying* to make it pays a little less tax than me by percentage (as is the current arrangement). I wouldn't trade to be in his position.