> Programs like social security and medicare are re-distributive in nature and indistinguishable from taxes I do think the distinction is relevant: The expecte

> Programs like social security and medicare are re-distributive in nature and indistinguishable from taxes I do think the distinction is relevant: The expected result is that you will get every dime you put into social security and medicare back. And then some. They're required savings accounts. Taxes spent on interstates, debt repayment, and the military, however, are truly expenses.