nun
Thinks s/he gets paid by the post
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Why be so selective? We should fight fraud and immoral behavior wherever is occurs. I especialluy 'like' your wording 'the money that influences politics' - makes it sounds like the politicians are completely blameless, rather than willing/active participants. It's those big bad guys with the money, huh? What about those, who have taken an oath of office, who allow (encourage) themselves to be influenced by it?
+1, I don't exclude anyone.
Merit should be rewarded, charity is good for those that give and those that receive. We are in agreement. My socialism is based on my Christain upbringing....eye of needle etc and I see a progressive tax system and a socialist ethic as part of a caring society.I'm curious if your salary at work is/was based on merit, or commission or anything like that. If so, do you live by your words, and share your merit raise with others who didn't get as much? I'm guessing "that is different" - this only applies to OPM?
I choose to give to Charity and choose to live in a state with high taxes as I feel that my quality of life is better, even if I don't qualify for any of the social programs I help to pay for.