[G.Mason]

"Lower income tax bracket pays NO Federal income taxes. Nada, Zilch, Zero. :)"

That may be true, however they pay Social Security, State, county and federal sales taxes.

I, a citizen, born here, pay no federal income taxes.

Nada, Zilch, Zero. :)

[mgist]

For those who think it is a crime to want to work to support your family, you can call most of us illegals. We would all do it. For those of you who think they are inferior, or want to receive government benefits, you don't know any personally. Once again, President Bush has done more for America that any President before him. Most immigrants are honorable, conservative, family loving individuals who deserve that same opportunities our ancestors had. For those hateful, xenophobic, individuals who are willing to support Dean because of this one issue "Good Riddance"!

[AbsoluteJustice]

Well since federal income taxes are the majority of taxes that run this country SS state and County are miniscule. We are taking care of those who pay no federal income taxes.