50,000 people go to a baseball game, but the game is rained out. A refund is then due.
The team is about to mail refunds when the congressional Democrats stop them and suggest that they send out refund amounts based on the Democrat National Committee's interpretation of fairness. After all, if the refunds are made based on the price each person pays for the tickets, most of the money would go to the ticket holders of the most expensive tickets.
That would be unconscionable.
The DNC plan says:
People in the $10 seats will get back $15, because they have less money to spend. Call it an "Earned Income Ticket Credit". Persons "earn" it by demonstrating little ambition, few skills and poor work habits, thus keeping them at entry-level wages.
People in the $25 seats will get back $25, because that's only fair.
People in the $50 seats will get back $1, because they already make a lot of money and don't need a refund. If they can afford a $50 ticket, then they must not be paying enough taxes.
People in the $75 luxury seats will have to pay another $50, because they have way too much to spend.
The people driving by the stadium who can't afford to watch the game will get $10 each; even though they haven't paid anything, they need the most help.
Now do you understand? If not, contact Representative Nancy Pelosi or Senator Tom Daschle for assistance.
Drive by hand-outs!