Maggie's Farm

I usually ask, about different legislation, "does this benefit me or someone else, in particular?"

If it does, then it's probably a bad idea. However, if it is offered, one is foolish not to accept benefits when they are provided. This is the essential flaw of the Progressive view. They see it as a "responsibility" to not "take advantage" of the political and economic specials they offer citizens and groups of citizens.

If I qualify for a special kind of medical benefit because of my age, even if I'm a multi-millionaire, then I'm foolish to not use it. After all, I've paid in for it, haven't I? It's as much mine as it is anybody else's. Progressives would say "NOOOO, you're supposed to NOT take from that pot, it's only for the special group we outlined it for, and because you're wealthy or have differentiating circumstances, be a good citizen and stand down."

But....despite differentiating circumstances, if I still qualify, then I should take them. Even if my conscience tells me I disagree with Progressives setting up said program. And the reason is simple - it's mine. I paid. I qualify. I should take it.

I hate the commuter benefit offered to me. Despise it. But it's mine. So I'm using it. I've had people say to me "but if you disagree you shouldn't use it."

I respond "all the more reason why I should use it - to show just how ludicrous it is. It's my right to have it, it's my right to use it, and even though I would vote against it, I'm going to put it to work for me because that's what it's there for."

Stupid Progressives. Seriously - they are the simplest of creatures. They may mean well, but they have very sloppy thought processes.