Who pays what

The true poll of how Americans feel about government programs and spending can be assessed by asking one question. When the government decides to spend $50 billion dollars on a very popular program just take that amount and divide by the 150 million American families working and ask if each of these families are willing to write a check for $333 to pay for this wonderful program. This changes the perspective of the people. When you see the government spending as not directly effecting you it is easy to approve most spending but if you have to pony up then things look quite different. Politifact says illegal immigration cost the country $155 billion per year. While many say it is the humanitarian thing to do, how many of those families would be willing to write out a check for $1,000 to cover the cost. The old saying to put your money where your mouth is takes on new meaning.