There's a limit to what can be done. Government does not produce anything. It only spends what it takes from others - and inefficiently at that. Increasing taxes has a negative effect on the economy. That's the LAST thing we need. "Government" can't borrow much more without causing interest rates to climb - ANOTHER bad influence on the economy. Very very few people in th USA are starving. I didn't see too many emaciated people evacuating from New Orleans. I continually see people on the news that are used to handouts - and they are UPSET that they don't get more. The only thing that will change this behavior is to stop subsidizing it. An empty belly is a strong incentive to work. Instead of subsidizing sloth, immorality, and ignorance, the "Government" should force those on "the dole" to perform meaningful work - whatever they are capable of doing. If you want to live "on the dole", you should live in a government sponsored trailer park - WITH RULES- where you will be required to work and attend school. <img src="/images/graemlins/shocked.gif" alt="" />


"Government is the great fiction wherein men strive to live at the expense of others". Fredrick Bastiat