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Why is the GOP so scared of gay people?
Whooter:
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It seems to me that gay people have less children, and therefore claim less deductions on their taxes, they also use the public school system less than heterosexuals. How do you think they cost us money?
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Less deductions for kids thats a good point. They probably are a larger burden on our health care system then Heterosexuals. My guess would be that they would be more educated on average and therefore contribute more to taxes. But this is just a guess on my part from the gay people I have as acquaintances.
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Anne Bonney:
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--- Quote from: "Whooter" ---The Democrats are particularly hypocritical when it comes to this. they almost uniformly promote policies that raise the cost of labor in the US - higher taxes, onerous regulations, card check, and the like. Yet they seem to be flummoxed by the fact that jobs are then being outsourced. Since they can't seem to recognize their fault in it, they blame Republicans - without proof.
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:rofl: :rofl:
Projection if I ever saw it.
Yes, forget about the eight years Bush II was in office. Forget about what he did with a SURPLUS that we had. Forget about the ridiculous wars he got us into (which, incidentally, the GOP wasn't concerned AT ALL about the national debt then). Forget about the ruins that he left for other people to clean up. And while we're at it....Damn Obama to hell for not fixing it all RIGHT NOW!
Although I am pissed that, yet again, the Dems & Obama have NO BALLS! They should have stood up to this tax bullshit and forced the GOP to either filibuster it or go back to their bankers, oops - I mean backers and explain to the top 2% that they're gonna have to suck it up a little longer. I'm sure that 2% of the highest earners are really hurting right now! ::)
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I think if democrats could start supporting their local businesses more and not viewing profits as a dirty word the businesses may start to stick around and put more Americans to work.
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Funny but it's only Republicans that I've heard say that Dems feel that way. I've not heard a single Dem state that. Ever. Profits are great, but when the top 2% of the nation holds the vast majority of the wealth, things are a tad bit out of balance. When Republicans stop seeing anything of a social nature as OMG-GAY AGENDA/SOSHULIZM/WELFARE STATE, we might get somewhere too.
--- Quote ---I do see your point Anne, but lets move onto the gay issue. Do you think there is any validity in the comment that Gays are costing the taxpayers more money than heterosexuals?
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No.
Anne Bonney:
--- Quote from: "Whooter" ---
--- Quote from: "Shadyacres" ---
It seems to me that gay people have less children, and therefore claim less deductions on their taxes, they also use the public school system less than heterosexuals. How do you think they cost us money?
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Less deductions for kids thats a good point. They probably are a larger burden on our health care system then Heterosexuals. My guess would be that they would be more educated on average and therefore contribute more to taxes. But this is just a guess on my part from the gay people I have as acquaintances.
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How do you figure that?
Whooter:
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It seems to me that gay people have less children, and therefore claim less deductions on their taxes, they also use the public school system less than heterosexuals. How do you think they cost us money?
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Less deductions for kids thats a good point. They probably are a larger burden on our health care system then Heterosexuals. My guess would be that they would be more educated on average and therefore contribute more to taxes. But this is just a guess on my part from the gay people I have as acquaintances.
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How do you figure that?
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Some of my thoughts:
Although homophobia has dropped off over the years and continues to do so this puts much more stress on homosexuals particularly when they are young. They lack support systems and support from family members are targets of violence and feelings of not fitting in. They tend to use drugs and alcohol more often to cope and have higher incidences of suicide and suicide attempts. This may manifest itself into a higher rate of depression. All of these would lead to a higher use of the health care system.
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Anne Bonney:
--- Quote from: "Whooter" ---
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It seems to me that gay people have less children, and therefore claim less deductions on their taxes, they also use the public school system less than heterosexuals. How do you think they cost us money?
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Less deductions for kids thats a good point. They probably are a larger burden on our health care system then Heterosexuals. My guess would be that they would be more educated on average and therefore contribute more to taxes. But this is just a guess on my part from the gay people I have as acquaintances.
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How do you figure that?
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Some of my thoughts:
Although homophobia has dropped off over the years and continues to do so this puts much more stress on homosexuals particularly when they are young. They lack support systems and support from family members are targets of violence and feelings of not fitting in.
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That's the bullies costing us more, not the gays. You're blaming the victim.
--- Quote --- They tend to use drugs and alcohol more often to cope and have higher incidences of suicide and suicide attempts. This may manifest itself into a higher rate of depression. All of these would lead to a higher use of the health care system.
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Citation please.
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