"I fear for the future when ...
*The Central government owns more than one-third of the total land area within the boundaries of the fifty states. (Now owns 60%)
*When the Central government owns and operates more than 3,000 businesses and commercial activities in competition with it's own private citizens. (Now owns 10,000)
*When the functions of the federal government are carried on by 2,000 major operating units. (Now 6,000)
*When the Federal Government directly lends $1 for every $5 lent by private banks. (Now $3 and keep the bail out in mind)
*When in 1913-15 a couple making $10,000 paid in federal taxes $60, but in 1956 a couple earning $10,000 paid $1590 in federal taxes. (Now $4,000 for every $10,000)
*When 25 years ago the Federal government received 1/4 of all taxes collected in the United states. Today the government collects 68% of all our taxes. (Now 88%)
*When 25 years ago federal, state and local government took 14% of national income. Today 35% (Now 65%)
*When I see an affluent but complacent citizenry paying little or no attention to these and many other socialistic trends in America. "
~ Ezra T. Benson
Just another quote I found interesting. I just love Pres. Benson. Keep in mind that He was the Secretary of Agriculture at one time.
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