Isn't it NICE!

[Spexxvet]

Originally Posted by Shawnee123

and probably didn't have any hand in the procreation or in the decision-making behind the procreation, or even an orgasm.

So get out there, have an orgasm or two, pop out a precious little tax deduction, and live high on the dole!

Disclaimer: the tax deduction does not cover the cost of raising a child. It may not even cover the cost of an orgasm.

[Shawnee123]

Originally Posted by Spexxvet

So get out there, have an orgasm or two, pop out a precious little tax deduction, and live high on the dole!

Disclaimer: the tax deduction does not cover the cost of raising a child. It may not even cover the cost of an orgasm.

Ahh yes, I know this. This is what I'm told: it costs money to raise a child. Yep. And as part of the society I am willing to give to the village (in school taxes and the like) to help with that, to help our society. But no, I don't agree that I have any inherent responsibility in any individual's decision to have a child...

Zero tax liability? I can see that. 5 grand profit? Bullshit. If you can't afford a child then don't have them. Way too many do for taxes and pell grants.

So, the whole "it takes money to raise a child so fork it over" argument has never done anything but stick in my craw. I made my decision: I should get tax credit for not overpopulating the planet with little versions of crazy me.