1 SEP 2011, Thursday (PM)

• Sorry...saw this and just had to post it.  
• I think Thomas Jefferson said something to the effect of, "Democracy dies when most people realize that they can simply 'vote for a living'."
• Appears that we're getting perilously close AND....
• Reinforces THE MOST IMPORTANT reason why everyone should pay taxes despite income level.  People who actually feel the government grabbing the "fruits of their labor" to provide for others are much less inclined to support unsupportable programs.
• I'm all for helping those unable to aid themselves; the elderly, infirmed and orphans.  Noone with a heart and mind would oppose that.  But, what explains the spike?