Maximum Matyas

Let me begin by saying my views are moderate in nature. I don't subscribe to any political machine, nor do I subscribe to mainstream religious views.

Growing up I remember hearing story after story about the "American Dream". The dream that anyone can make it, anyone can better their situation and if you work hard enough, better the situation of your family for generations to come. The problem now is, that those who don't work hard are rewarded, and those who do work hard are penalized.

Why should I owe taxes after a year of paying taxes with no deductions, when others receive tremendous returns? Why is there a never ending supply of public assistance that allows people to leach off the system without there being any end? Why should I be required to pay for those who refuse to get off their ass and get a job? Why should I feel sorry for someone who got fired for not working while on the job?

The way i see it, after all deductions I am docked approximately 13% of my hard earned dollars to Fed, FICA, etc. Why doesn't the government just impose a flat tax rate of 10%? Make $26k? Pay $2600. Make $260k? Pay $26k. No deductions, no credits, no end of year rewards because you purchased a Prius and have 1200 kids. Oh, and i think this should also apply to those who live below the poverty level. Flat 10% and fuck your refunds. Would we then need to have the legislature spend months creating laws that will only temporarily fix the decades outdated tax codes? I doubt it. If the government wanted to raise taxes that that point it would affect everyone no matter what. Same with lowering taxes.

I also think that there shoudl be a 6 month cap on government assistance for those who have found themselves without a job, or that just refuse to go looking for a job. If you have absolutely no income, why wouldn't you put in an application at McDonalds? Sure it's only minimum wage, but minimum wage is better than no wage. This can also filter back into the fiscally responsible budget. If you cannot afford it, don't buy it. Minimum wage could go a long way if you didn't go to Starbucks for coffee or Sonic for drinks every day.

Whatever happened to a fiscally responsible budget? This applies to the government as well as personal finances and business finances. Why do we constantly spend money we don't have? Why do we have to be responsible if our government isn't setting the example? Obama is setting an epic example of exactly what we shouldn't be doing. I won't only place fault on him. All current politicians suck and should be replaced.

What ever happened to the option to join the military, or go to jail for those who have committed crimes? Joining the military may be the help and direction that would be career criminals need to become a better citizen. Would we have overcrowded prisons if this were still an option? What about a work release program that would place prisoners in the care of the military and ship them overseas to the warzones?

Not only are our current and former politicians killing the "American Dream"... We are too by acting like idiots. OMG! I make $50k a year!!! Lets go out and purchase a $350k home! It should really be ok to randomly smack idiots.

I have plenty more rants. People piss me off.