Had to write the Senators and Congressman

[Master_Chief]

Well couldn't take it. Had to write them. Here is what they received.

Economic Stimulus, or as I like to refer to it as “Income redistribution” has struck a nerve. As I understand it, the stimulus was to inject money into the economy. I seemed to have missed the discussion as to why this income redistribution is being limited by the amount a person/couple makes. The Treasury Department said the plan would send checks of $600 to individuals and $1,200 to couples who paid income tax and who filed jointly. People who did not pay federal income taxes but who had earned income of more than $3,000 would get checks of $300 per individual or $600 per couple. A Democratic aide and Republican aide said there will be an additional amount per child, which could be in the neighborhood of $300. Those who earn up to $75,000 individually or up to $150,000 as a couple will be eligible for the payments, said Republican and Democratic sources familiar with the tentative deal.

I am not in the eligible category for this income redistribution. The Federal government has seen fit to take my taxes that I have paid and redistribute it to persons who pay less taxes or no taxes at all. I sure am glad that this is an election year. I will be checking to see which of my representatives saw fit to redistribute my money to those “less deserving".

[Texan_Til_I_Die]

Generally speaking, any money taken out of the hands of the government and put back into people's pockets is a good thing. But I agree that this rebate, while better than nothing, is still screwed up. I think those who aren't paying taxes (i.e. those with earned income credit) should not get it. And I don't think there should be any upper limits set on who does get it.

[stevebeilgard]

it always goes in the direction of taking care of the non-workers, the welfare cases. give them more money. after all, they are all democrats and vote that way. take from the rich, and give to the poor. socialism at it's finest.

[wtnhunt]

Generally speaking, any money taken out of the hands of the government and put back into people's pockets is a good thing. But I agree that this rebate, while better than nothing, is still screwed up. I think those who aren't paying taxes (i.e. those with earned income credit) should not get it. And I don't think there should be any upper limits set on who does get it.

Would have to agree with this. Somehow I knew when talks of this began that it would end up being like the last time around and those who do not contribute would end up getting a handout again. Liberals .