> You always had the option to give to the poor History shows we've historically been pretty shitty at doing that at an individual level. > The federal portio

> You always had the option to give to the poor History shows we've historically been pretty shitty at doing that at an individual level. > The federal portion, what do I get? Ignoring FICA, a large chunk is debt servicing, public health, earned income tax credits, food assistance, SSI, science programs, global trade security, and more. Most isn't "people who stick their boot down [your] throat", unless you're someone looking to abuse workers or food production or happens to be outside in LA these days.