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Originally Posted by crazijoe
Ok,
This
And This
Should not even be in the same paragraph.
You're missing my point. You couldn't buy a new van without your tax breaks. This would mean you could not afford your responsibilities without the government bailing you out.
My wife and I thought about it long and hard on having offspring. We decided against it because of funds and sacrifices that we could not afford for the next 18+ years.
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They all fit just fine in my explorer, the van is just easier. But I wouldn't need to have it if I didn't have them to put in it. And I can afford my responisbilities. The tax break is mostly extra money, my money. My kids sleep in nice warm beds, have plenty of clothing, eat 3 square meals a day. They have their toys and games and goto soccer and scouts and library story time. We have health,dental,vision and life insurance on them. I pay my taxes to send them to school.................. sounds responsible to me. Having children is a afrightening and enjoyable experience all wrapped up into one. So what if I get a tax break for that. I don't own my home, should homeowners not get to deduct interest? That's not fair to non home-owners.
My wife and I probably had a similar discussion about having children. We knew it would be expensive. We knew it would cut into our lifestyles. We knew it was an awesome responsibilty. But we took it up anyways. Is it tough? Sure it is, but I'd rather have my hands full than empty. I get much more out of life knowing that there are three pepople who love me unconditionally and genuinely than I would from a fancy car or vacation or other things that I would spend my jack on. I am glad that I come home each day to a house filled with people to spend my money, than anything else in the world. Why do you guys think that you never see me in on the weekends?? It just isn't my dial up. (Which I have due to availibility, not affordability).