re: I think I ought to decide for myself how my "charitable contributions" should be paid out. Forcing me to be charitable through higher taxes isn't going to make me feel more charitable; in fact, it will make me feel less so. But I'm sure my "feelings" matter less to you than someone who has it worse than I do.
"Forcing me to be charitable" is not the emotion that most true Americans feel. I've been kicking around this country for 55 years, mostly in the upper classes. And most of the fine and gracious folks that I've had the pleasure to associate with, especially traditional Republicans, have felt a significant debt of gratitude to this country for their success, and their lifestyle. And they haven't complained about their taxes. And the real successful folks never complain about the poor folks that work for them, that would be crass, at best.
I've been reading your posts on this thread for what, a year or more? The most obvious thing I take away from your opinions is that the only American you care about is yourself. Despite the sacrifices that ten's of thousands of Americans made for Korea, in the end, it's all about what's best for Ten. Most Americans, Rep or Dem, rich or poor, don't think that way.
The old stereotype of the Korean's is that they are so caught up in class, that they abuse or neglect their fellow citizens. That a clild born out of wedlock is thrown into the streets. That a Korean of a slightly higher class will
give no respect to a person of a slightly lower class.
I have no idea if this is true. But your selfishness fits the stereotype. If you have kids, maybe they will be real Americans. But frankly, I don't think you qualify. Too early for America to rub off the rough edges of your ethnic prejudice.
1000's of American kids dead defending your home country, and you whine about a few dollars off your $200K income. Makes me sick, after the sacrifice. I don't know what to think any more. I just know I don't want to exchange any notes with you, anymore.
John |
