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To: thomas16
Tax policy is often tool for social engineering and a buffer for poor budgetary control.

Older folks DO pay taxes, just as much as everyone else. We complain because we are on a fixed income and getting squeezed by progressive government taxing authorities, many of whom can't control their budget.

Those who travel and enjoy their retirement have most likely worked hard to get what they have. Why are you so resentful of this?

Another point is that these retirees have paid into the system all their lives.

Lastly, ITS NOT THEIR MONEY!

24 posted on 02/14/2006 4:04:59 AM PST by Banjoguy (I refuse to 'Google' anything at anytime.)
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To: Banjoguy
Those who travel and enjoy their retirement have most likely worked hard to get what they have. Why are you so resentful of this?

You're reading into what I have said I just don't think the rest of society should pay for it.

Another point is that these retirees have paid into the system all their lives And you have used the roads, the police have protected you, the schools have educated your children, you are getting more out of Social Security than you ever paid in, and if you have insurance the carrier hopefully honors their side of the contract. Now the rest of society owes it to you to keep your taxes lower than everyone else, your insurance should be lower than everyone else. That means everyone else must pick up that part of the burden that you won't bear because of the choice of where you wish to live.

27 posted on 02/14/2006 4:14:51 AM PST by thomas16
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