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To: Tenchusatsu who wrote (556782)	3/24/2010 1:38:52 PM
From: Brumar89	3 Recommendations Respond to of 1573827

I've seen liberals say driving on roads is welfare or socialism too. So they claim you're hypocritical if you object to whatever the latest scheme is.

To: Tenchusatsu who wrote (556782)	3/24/2010 2:40:32 PM
From: J_F_Shepard	Respond to of 1573827

The interest deduction didn't just occur during the recent bank scandal...it's been part of the IRS code for years and was put there to promote housing sales which are such a large part of our economy. My point had nothing to do with the current crisis. Why should we get a deduction for mortgage interest? The fact that we do means it is a benefit which can be called homeowners welfare... You've heard of corporate welfare, I assume??? The term welfare is a favorite among conservatives..