<p>I don't like it when liberals act like they are the only people who have a heart. </p>
<p>I'm pretty hard-core conservative, but I'm still giving and generous (maybe not with my money, because well...there's not much of that). But, the point is, I love helping people and being involved with them. What I don't like is seeing all my money going to the government and being used inefficiently. My parents are both Republicans and we are well off, but they have always given considerable donations to groups that help people in poverty and also in foreign countries. The point is, they choose where to send those donations and that money, not the government. </p>
<p>I prefer equipping people for a better future than just giving them a few dollars (the whole "fish" parable). I'd rather help a student in school NOW so they can graduate and get a better job, than have to pay welfare for them later. </p>
<p>I earned my money, I should decide how to use it. I also love when people say the "rich" didn't earn it, sure I bet some people didn't, but I know my dad has started two of his own businesses and has been successful, not because he was born into money (which he wasn't), but because of hardwork and effort that he puts into it. </p>
<p>I just got my W-2 in the mail the other day and was noticing how a little less than 10% of my check was going to Social Security. If we are supposed to save 10% of our money, why doesn't the govt just let us keep it and save it for later? Oh, that's right, because I'm an incompetent fool who can't think about the future, I need Uncle Sam to do it for me. </p>
<p>Just my thoughts.</p>