I attended a family gathering last weekend and politics came up. My brother ranted about anyone is better than the tax hungry Obama. My brother didn't become a parent until he and his wife had been married for 15 years and in their late 40's. His wife inherited a seven figure sum two years ago and that was after their house was paid off. Both have great jobs.
I then asked if he still owned Apple stock. He said that he did but can't afford to sell due to the $56,000 gain. I told him that 15% of that amount would be $8,000. He then went on a rant about how much he pays in taxes to support freeloaders.
With that I walked back to the bar.
When I think about it, he socializes with friends who are actually in better financial shape than he and he is the senior non-family member in a family owned conglomerate. I doubt if he knows anyone who has lost a job, lost a house to foreclosure or lost health insurance.
I understand not wanting to pay taxes, but when did he become so selfish?