If all you liberals want to pay higher taxes...

[plaidmom]

Originally Posted by wrench409

As a conservative I'd also rather give a hand up than a hand out. I'd rather those less fortunate become a functioning part of society and take part as a taxpayer/producer. Too many just want the handout and are satisfied with what the gov gives them. Too many play the system and have no intention of becoming a contributor to society.

Could you elaborate on that point?

What, personally, are you doing?

Are you hiring new people at your business? Funding college scholarships? Providing day-care for women who want to re-enter the work force? What?

Thanks.

[subsound]

I'll be happy to pay more in taxes if conservatives stop drawing the funds they are unhappy that supposedly "everyone else" takes.

Till that happens, it's all farts in the wind. Seeing the recent earmark pledge break 3 days after it was signed...I'm not holding my breath.

[stan4]

Originally Posted by plaidmom

Could you elaborate on that point?

What, personally, are you doing?

Are you hiring new people at your business? Funding college scholarships? Providing day-care for women who want to re-enter the work force? What?

Thanks.

Yes. And at my home.
Yes. At several different institutions. Every year. Without fail.
And no, but I have given money out of my own pocket to several young people who I thought just needed a hand right at that moment in their lives. A couple were young, single mothers.
And no...I don't deduct a cent of it. And no, none of this was through any kind of church. I just believe that's my duty as a member of society.

But you know who my real heroes are? The people I work with...these kind, conservative, christian folk make 1/10th of what I do, but they give so freely and willingly with their hearts, I marvel at them every day. I am not much for religion, but these guys are really shining examples.

Thank you for your previous kind words. I really don't think you can take people's views seriously if they haven't given careful consideration to both (or all) sides of every issue.