I believe that I am an average American. I pay my taxes every year. I served in the military. I served my community as a volunteer firefighter. I try, as best I can, to keep abreast of the issues that face the country, the state and my community. I vote in every election and I accept the result of the election, whether I like them or not. I want my children to have a better life than I had. And, I am frustrated and confused. Allow me to explain.
We complain, as a nation, about having to pay taxes. But, when a devastating tornado strikes Joplin or a catastrophic hurricane destroys major parts of New Orleans, we immediately want to know what the federal response is. Who pays for that federal response? When a foreign terrorist strikes New York and Washington, we immediately want to know how and when we will retaliate. What entity will stand up and defend the freedom that we cherish so dearly? And who pays for that defense of our freedom?
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