[shibumi]

"So, let me get this straight...I get more of a tax break taking good care of my pets than I do for my children?"

If you really want to get it straight, it goes like this:

You are being paid a wage to serve your pets, to whom you belong, since they have more right to exist than you do.

You are being given a stipend to reimburse you for the food you provide to your children, who are really wards of The State.

Got it?

[marstegreg]

Thank you for clearing that up for me!