A few years ago, I REALLY wanted to go to Ireland to celebrate my niece’s wedding.
I couldn’t afford the airfare and had to miss what was a wonderful family event.
I guess it’s all worth it, because Her Royal Thighness was able to go and have a nice time there at my expense. (Still paying taxes although i am a penniless widow)
If I could have 0.0005% of what was blown on this trip (about $4K) it would help my family greatly right now. I’m not asking for a hand-out, not at all. Rather, as a TAXPAYER, I’d appreciate a lot less of what I earn being wasted.
A first-family taking a vacation isn’t the issue for me. It’s the numerous vacations, each with a multi-million dollar expense, that I find insulting. If it costs $8M for a vacation, how is it not stealing from taxpayers?