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Originally Posted by Daithi
I'd differ with you as to whether or not everyone pays taxes, but I agree with you somewhat about the place to draw the line being influenced by the way we were brought up (although I still think most people in the U.S. agree with your beliefs).
My own belief is that the line is already too generous here in the U.S. I do believe that the line should be pretty generous for kids. So I have no problem with free education, free meals in school, etc., but for adults I have to agree with DesertGrandma and insist on some personal responsibilty.
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As for personal responsibility, I equate participating in my community and paying my taxes with adult responsibility. It is the shieking away from paying taxes that I equate with irresponsibility and undue greed. We are all in this society together. We should do our best, but we are not born equal - not even in western societies. It is civilised that we help each other.