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So my kid likes to watch me jump out of airplanes. Is this OK?
Seriously, it is BS, and was only done to make the rest of the tax cuts easier to swallow (Hey - I'm getting something so it's OK if the other guys get something too.)
But, since it's too late for the folks in FL to figure out how to read a ballot, I will spend my $$ on new gear for my now non-wuffo wife.
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Seriously, it is BS, and was only done to make the rest of the tax cuts easier to swallow (Hey - I'm getting something so it's OK if the other guys get something too.)
But, since it's too late for the folks in FL to figure out how to read a ballot, I will spend my $$ on new gear for my now non-wuffo wife.
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In all seriousness, I think raising kids cost alot and $400 while it helps, will get soaked up in no time.
I'd think of the $400 as Uncle Sam helping parents by chipping in on some daycare, school books, lunch money ++.
While not all parents would do that, hopefully a large portion would. As nice as the idea to allocate the credit straight to schools say, I think it would be very difficult to enforce and administer.
Anyway... My thoughts
I'd think of the $400 as Uncle Sam helping parents by chipping in on some daycare, school books, lunch money ++.
While not all parents would do that, hopefully a large portion would. As nice as the idea to allocate the credit straight to schools say, I think it would be very difficult to enforce and administer.
Anyway... My thoughts
RevJim 0
QuoteNo. This tax credit is being given specifically for people with kids. Had the tax credit not been granted, then that money would have been spent by the government for anyone of a number of things. Since the basis of the tax credit is for tax relief for the children, then, logically it should be spent FOR the children. I just don't think it will be in the majority of cases.
This tax credit/rebate is to lessen the burden on those families that seem to live day to day, supporting their kids and themselves, like I do. Do you people have any idea how expensive it is to raise a child? Now up that to 4. Paycheck to paycheck isn't just something that happens, it's a way of life for some of us. Our kids are well taken care of, period. All their needs are covered, before a red cent is spent on us. Yes, this credit will be spent on us. Why? Because the kids are covered, and now we will have just a little bit more to spend on ourselves.
If you need to spend this money on the kids, your prioritys are wrong already, and your children are not getting what they deserve. Those that need this money for the kids need to take a step back and look at what they can take away from themselves, to give more to the children.
This is a welcome relief to me. Almost everything my wife and I make goes to the kids. This gives us a chance to spend a little on us for once.
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lummy 4
***I agree that a one-time tax rebate is likely to get spent by many on fun for the parents, but for many others it'll translate into getting the car fixed etc. Which, again, indirectly benefits the kids. Even if you would have had to do it anyway.
And even the money spent on Parent fun indirectly benefits the kids. Happier parents typically make better parents.
And even the money spent on Parent fun indirectly benefits the kids. Happier parents typically make better parents.
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given that money over to the states for k-12 education purposes.
OH no Paul: We just went through this in Oregon. The OEA decided that they could not run the schools with the current increases in school budgets. Oregon is spending $7,027 per student. Which is more than our neighbors: Cal $6,298, Wa $6,394, & Id $5,218. But my point is: The students that score at the bottom of the list, DC, have $9,933 per student spent on them. Throwing money at schools does not create rocket scientist. 
My question is: How much of my Money do you think the government should let me keep?
PS: your web site is great, did you learn that in school?
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bmcd308 0
>>Heck I'd even support recreational use of the funds as long as it was for the kids
Given the fact that kids typically have a lower tolerance, the recreational spending of $400 would result in a mighty big buzz. 
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quade 4
QuoteMy question is: How much of my Money do you think the government should let me keep?
Reverse it. How much of my money do you think I should have to pay to educate someone else's child?
It's a tough question to be sure, with no simple solution.
Also, I fully agree that just throwing money at schools is probably pointless, but in state like California, where there is a clear budget crisis in education, a little extra cash certainly wouldn't hurt!
QuotePS: your web site is great, did you learn that in school?
No, but clearly what I learned in school laid the basis for everything I learned as an adult. I learned to read in school, which is a heck of a lot more than some kids are doing these days. Reading is pretty much the gateway to all higher learning. So, heck, I'd fully support parents buying their kids books with the money!
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Danl 0
QuoteHow much of my money do you think I should have to pay to educate someone else's child?
It's a tough question to be sure, with no simple solution.
Easy question. Zero.
Government-run school teacher opinions notwithstanding.
Dan'l
quade 4
Dan'l, the flip side of this is that education of children benefits all of the citizens, therefore at least some amount of money -should- go to education even from folks that have no children of their own.
For instance, I have no children, but I benefit from other people's children being educated. They become hireable commodities rather than unhireable people that turn to crime, drug & prostitution to support themselves. So, society as a whole sees a benefit even if I, as an individual, only see a very indirect benefit.
Like I said, there's no simple solution.
For instance, I have no children, but I benefit from other people's children being educated. They become hireable commodities rather than unhireable people that turn to crime, drug & prostitution to support themselves. So, society as a whole sees a benefit even if I, as an individual, only see a very indirect benefit.
Like I said, there's no simple solution.
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I agree that a one-time tax rebate is likely to get spent by many on fun for the parents, but for many others it'll translate into getting the car fixed etc. Which, again, indirectly benefits the kids. Even if you would have had to do it anyway.
OTOH, to anyone who goes out and has a really great party for all your friends with the money, YOU SUCK.
BTW, I was the one who paid child support; this isn't just trying to waffle and cover my sorry ass.
Wendy W.
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