[at-l] OT: Humor

[Bror8588 at aol.com (Bror8588@aol.com)]

In a message dated 2/3/04 22:02:11 Eastern Standard Time, 
shellydhale@earthlink.net writes:


> Ya know, not one of these taxes existed 100 years ago and our nation was 
> the most prosperous in the world, had absolutely no national debt, had the 
> largest middle class in the world and Mom stayed home to raise the kids. 
> What the hell happened? 
>   
> 

Didn't the Legislative Branch work part time?  I believe that they still do 
though they would say that fund raising is part of their job.  When you give 
people the opportunity to raise their own salaries it is inevitable that they 
will.  If getting elected is made more possible by passing Bills that provide 
employment through building roads, buildings, etc., then that will take more 
money.  If it is popular to fund the Arts and that will help you to get 
re-elected then that will take more money.  Boondoggle after boondoggle -- it all takes 
money.  It is a myth that your congressperson represents you.  They are out 
for themselves.  It has become an occupation (Legislator) whereas at one time 
it was a service and the income of the Legislator was earned in other pursuits. 
 Of course, from the beginning there was probably graft, bribery, insider 
knowledge and other ways of gaining wealth by Legislators.  

So Inflation happens and it takes more people to pay taxes so it can 
continue.  

Now, if everyone (and it would take Everyone to make it successful) refused 
to pay any taxes that could be avoided or withheld then perhaps some impact 
could be made.  

Imagine if everyone got out on a Trail and hiked instead of paying their 
Taxes.  Why, the results would be mind boggling.  

But it is not likely to happen.  The Democrats think that the peoples money 
should be confiscated (via Taxes) and the Republicans who say they want to give 
the people their money with refunds just keep on spending (deficit spending) 
which will drive Interest Rates up eventually.  

So what is the ultimate solution?  HIKE!  Oh, and be sure to invest in Bonds 
when the rates hit their high.

Skylander          BTW -- The Caribbean was beautiful!  8 days of Sun and 
Warmth.