Raven33_2. Good for your wife, I have a question when you say you paid for her school in full, did she only attend private schools? I too started without much, received a solid public school education, attended a large public university, graduated and made my way north. While I dislike the idea of an income tax, I also understand that if I want the next generations to have those opportunities it takes money to operate public entities. I'm less concerned about someone who might avoid contributing, than I am with those who have manipulated the system to draw out large funds for corporate subsidies. I keep hearing the conservative side that giving tax credits and payouts to people exploring to develop more oil is an investment, I see it as welfare. Building roads so people can get to their mining claims is welfare. Building a large prison in area that had no infrastructure is welfare to the surrounding land owners as the value of their land increase substantially.