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Tea Party Protesters — What do you want?
I have to admit — I’m a liberal at heart . I don’t believe that the government should govern our lives 100%, but we do need them. With Will, we are using the Early Intervention program to help him with speech, so I’ve come to rely on them somewhat. We use the government for our schools too (though Madison goes to private school, so the local school gets money for her even though she doesn’t go there). With all that being said, I just don’t get the tea party protesters.
First, they claim taxes are too high. Obama cut taxes for 98% of families.
Next, they claim that 47% of Americans paid no federal income taxes this year. However, they didn’t take into acct this includes college students, senior citizens on fixes income, or working families with children. All of these classes receive deductions that “pro family” conservatives support. Of course, they ignore that many large corporations pay little or no income taxes at all. (I want their lawyers for when I do my taxes). There is also small business deductions that can be taken too (talk to the governor candidate Bill Brady here in IL on that one).
Next, they preach against “socialism”. They claim they want smaller government. Okay, then I guess we need to get rid of Social Security and Medicare — the two biggest drains on the federal government. Oh wait, they want to keep those.
They are against government spending unless it involves Bush’s Iraq War, the bailouts, and the Medicare prescription drug mess.
I’m confused. They want something for nothing and don’t want to pay for it. Do I have that right?
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Wednesday’s Hero
Second Battalion, Fourth Marine Regiment, FIRST Marine Division, I Marine Expeditionary Force
The President of the United States of America takes pleasure in presenting the Silver Star to Sergeant Major James E. Booker, United States Marine Corps, for conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity in action against the enemy while serving as Sergeant Major, Second Battalion, Fourth Marine Regiment, FIRST Marine Division, I Marine Expeditionary Force, U. S. Marine Corps Forces, Central Command, in support of Operation IRAQI FREEDOM from February to September 2004. Sergeant Major Booker courageously exposed himself to enemy fire while leading Marines and eliminating enemy forces in several battalion engagements. On 31 March 2004 the forward command element came under intense machine gun and rocket-propelled grenade fire. With utter disregard for his own safety, Sergeant Major Booker dismounted the vehicle, engaged the enemy and forced their withdrawal. He pursued his attackers down several darkened city streets and mortally wounded a rocket-propelled grenade gunner who was engaging the Command Group. Sergeant Major Booker subsequently led a search that resulted in the arrest and capture of an eight-man cell and several weapons. On 10 April 2004, the forward command element came under fire from insurgents during cordon and search operations. He calmly led a team of Marines in a counterattack, personally clearing several buildings, eliminating one insurgent fighter, and facilitating the evacuation of a severely wounded Marine. Sergeant Major Booker’s efforts enabled the forward command element to regain freedom of maneuver and inspired Marines to fearlessly engage the enemy. By his bold leadership, wise judgment, and loyal dedication to duty, Sergeant Major Booker reflected great credit upon himself and upheld the highest traditions of the Marine Corps and the United States Naval Service.
These brave men and women sacrifice so much in their lives so that others may enjoy the freedoms we get to enjoy everyday. For that, I am proud to call them Hero.
We Should Not Only Mourn These Men And Women Who Died, We Should Also Thank God That Such People Lived
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