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A Libertarian's Point Of View

I work hard. I worked hard for everything I have ever owned and done. My parents raised me to believe that nothing's free in life and you can't get rich quick. My mother, a single mother, was also the best role model for work ethic that I have ever known.

I worked through high school to help pay for my own education from Sophmore through Senior years because my parents couldn't afford the costs of private school after my Freshmen year.

I paid for my own college (and will still be paying back loans for the next 15 years).

I worked a full-time job since I was 18 and went to undergrad school at night and lost the opportunities that all my friends had to party and have fun -- because of study and work.

I have put blood, sweat and tears into where I am at now (and am blessed to be where I am at now) and with exception of some cash for school books, I have NEVER accepted any help from anybody...anybody. I've lived in nice areas and in the 'hood. I have been at rock bottom and where I am now.

A few weeks ago I saw something that I don't think most people realize is for what it is. With that huge bailout (that both the Dems and the Reps voted for) we saw Socialism actually take over the Market. What a disaster! -- And I am paying for it along with every other tax payer.

I bought a home with a fixed 30-year loan that I knew I could afford, unlike so many of my taxpayer brethren. And again, I am paying for the stupid decisions of the banks AND the people who should have never purchased a home (or as much home).

I am a humane person. I am a devout Catholic. I believe in helping my fellow man -- and I do. I give hundreds of dollars a month to my church -- more than I can afford, if you must know. But I do it for basic religious beliefs that I have and will not get into.

And I am not a staunch right-winged religious zealot either. I believe in what I believe in, but do not believe in legislating morality.

And here we are...in this time where...