Spending vs. Revenue

Why is this debate being framed around the "revenue" side? Tax more, tax the rich, bring more revenue in...

Has this entity we call the Federal Government taken on a life of it's own?

How about framing it on the "spending" side? Spend less, cut budgets, reduce the size of government...

Wouldn't need to raise taxes then! As the government wouldn't need more revenue...

Hmm... could my taxes go down?

I am all for supporting and helping those truly in need. But is that the Federal Government's job or is it the local community's job? As Hillary Clinton reiterated, "It takes a village to raise a child." Note, she didn't say "nation!"

I had someone ask me for money the other day because they were out of gas. I offered to pay for there gas and asked where there car was... of course, it was "down the road." I'll fill your tank if you truly need it... but I am admittedly cynical when you want my cash instead!

So how is that different when the government takes my money in the form of taxes? They are better at spending my money where it is needed than I am?

As the most generous Nation on this Earth, I think people should be left to spend, and more importantly give, there earned money where they feel it is best used.

And if you are on welfare...

I have always said, I will get a minimum wage job flipping burgers before I become unemployed!

After all... a minimum wage is a government guarantee that you are above the poverty level!