[MissAmericanPie]

What you ARE saying is that it is perfectly ok for a government to grab 50% of an individuals wealth. No human being should be ripped off for that much money. God only asks for 10%, who is the Fed to demand more?

When the money is left in the hands of the one that made it, he reinvests it, builds companies, invests in experimental things, starts up business's for friends and family, makes loans interest free, and creates jobs. What does the Fed invest in? Poverty, and making darn sure that everyone is growing ever more poverty stricken every year.

This principle is the very foundation of conservative ideals, maybe you should re-examine your priciples and see if you really are a conservative.

[EGPWS]

God only asks for 10%, who is the Fed to demand more?

Apparently to some, the Government is a deity that is worthy of more than 10%. (and I might add, for the taking, NOT the asking)

[oceanview]

fine, argue for lower taxes. elect people to enact them.

but obey the law once its in place, and people shouldn't complain that the IRS is coming after them if they don't, while millions of other Americans are working just as hard as your friend and paying honestly.