There is a proposal by the congressman from Tyler, TX, that would give Americans a break from federal income and social security taxes for the first two months of 2009. Of course, I support any tax cut. However, there are a few things to think about here: 1. If two months without income taxes is a good thing, then why not 3 months, or 6 months, or a whole year...get the picture? 2. Cutting the SSI contributions for 2 months will accelerate the insolvency of the social security "entitlement". Although I am for the dismantling of this welfare program, I...
