Happy Cost of Government Day, Aug. 19, 2010

[Little-Acorn]

http://www.atr.org/

As of August 19, 2010, you have spent the first 231 days of this year working for government.

This year, an average of 63% of your income goes to pay government taxes, fees, fines, etc. (Federal, state, local). Plus the costs of filling out government forms, keeping extra records for government, waiting for government delays, building or modifying government-mandated facilities and structures (wheelchair ramps, multi-language forms and signs), etc.

Starting on August 20, your income can be considered yours again.

If government doesn't impose any more increases between now and the end of the year, that is.

In 2009, Cost of Government Day was August 10.

In 2008, it was July 18.

 

[pocketfullofshells]

and you spent those days...on roads paid for buy them
watching kids go to schools..paid for by them
passing police and fire and medical facilities ..that where paid by them
to go fishing..on lakes restocked by them
on a boat launch paid for by them
defended by the army..paid for by them
.....

 

[Little-Acorn]

In 2008, Cost of Govt day was July 18.

In 2009, it was Aug. 10.

In 2010, it is Aug. 19.

Is this why our modern government calls itself "progressive"?

 

[Gipper]

In 2008, Cost of Govt day was July 18.

In 2009, it was Aug. 10.

In 2010, it is Aug. 19.

Is this why our modern government calls itself "progressive"?

And besides...the federal, state, and local governments are so cost effective.

Here is a perfect example of the wonders of government...
http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20100822/ap_on_re_us/us_taj_mahal_schools