2008-01-20T10:25:20Z opencongress.org tag:opencongress.org,2007:/person/comments/400288 2008-01-20T10:25:20Z tag:opencongress.org,2008-01-20:/comment/317 Sid40 Please help why are the rich paying 18% and the rest of the country is paying 33%? This got quite real fast, are we not the backbone of this country? How can we change this? 2008-03-01T16:44:29Z tag:opencongress.org,2008-03-01:/comment/2005 lerichards  To whom it may concern: I will not weary you in a lot of vague ideas and experiences, for they will offer nothing to give action toward your investigating the area of my concern. My concern is coming from above, namely Space Satellites. The Federal Government has placed in space, for National Security reasons Space Stations to observe areas of our great country, thinking that our enemies may attack us. Of course, some individuals within the Government, citizens too, believe any and all means are necessary to protect and defend the citizens of this Great Nation, and I agree. The thing is, these Satellites can and are being used for seeking out and disrupting citizens from their normal everyday activities. Satellite technology doing harm to citizens is a dastardly thing within any country when their technology becomes the controlling factor to those citizens living “the pursuit of happiness” dream. For me to comprehend its existence, Satellite Technology and its usage is as mysterious as its ramifications on my life. The continuous effect of The Satellite Program has advanced my interest; otherwise, I would have never become involved. The effects of Satellite bombardment are unbroken in any and all my endeavors. The Satellite program has totally surrounded me, controlling me, consequentially forging me outside my normal existence. It is difficult to describe the effects and harm the U S Government is doing to my body. My toenail has a tear; toes are discolored, small reddest mark on different part of my body. Laser is being used more of late, due to it’s effectiveness in penetrating my surround barriers. There is no end to the torturing I’m suffering. To say the least, I need something done, an immediately. I’m hoping you may help me in this distressing matter. As I understand, nearly a year of constant surveillance and harmful penetration, satellites are operated by using a ground coordinator. A person who physically monitors, making contact with me, following me by vehicle or coming close to my approxime while in stores, etc. The spying while in my home is done with equipment in neighboring homes, surveillance of my every move 24 hours a day. Sincerely, Lawrence E Richards 352-585-5466 7272 Landsdale St. Brooksville, Fl. 34601 law_richards@yahoo.com 2008-02-25T15:27:41Z tag:opencongress.org,2008-02-25:/comment/1181 Anonymous The top 5% of earners paying more than half of all federal income taxes. The top 1% of income earners pay about 32% of all income taxes. The top 5% pays 51.4%. The top 10% of high income earners, pay 63.5%. The top 20% of income earners pays 78% of all federal income taxes. Maybe you need to do a little more research. We live in an entitlement world. We are not entitled to anything. We earn and work just the same. Who gives anyone the right to punish someone for working hard and earns a living. Are we to reward those who do not work hard? I don't think so. Cutting taxes also get the economy going. Maybe a quick study in economics would be helpful to you too. 2008-01-20T10:25:30Z tag:opencongress.org,2008-01-20:/comment/318 Sid40 Please help why are the rich paying 18% and the rest of the country is paying 33%? This got quite real fast, are we not the backbone of this country? How can we change this?