I am the proud product of taxpayer investment. In exchange for my giving this country two years of military service, they gave me enough money to get through college. When I decided to go to law school, they chipped in again by subsidizing my student loans, giving me help with daycare expenses and letting me have some badly needed cash in the form of an earned income credit. I'm not rich by any stretch, but I'm comfortable. Without the "hand up" from the American taxpayer, I'd probably be worrying that my $10 an hour receptionist job was about to be offshored.
What's your story?
It's no secret in progressive circles that Republicans are achieving success in their goal to unravel America's social safety net. But they've also set out to dismantle programs that help average American move up.
Let's all tell our stories. From politicians in Washington to our neighbors who think public policy begins and end with abortion, gays and God, everyone needs to be reminded of the myriad ways our own lives are better because of smart investment of tax dollars.
Where is the small business owner who started with an SBA loan? The homeowner who got grant money that used to be available for first time homebuyers? The bright kid who got help with college