Considerable Waste

Here's some interesting insight. In looking over my paycheck I was taxed 1/3 of my income for Federal, State, Social Security and Medicare. Now, explain to me why I shouldn't be outraged?

Just this week it was reported that Mary Easley, the NC Governor's wife, spent over $100,000 to travel to Europe to hopefully improve diplomatic relationships. She stayed in $800 per night hotels, ate $500 per night meals and hired a Chauffer to drive her around in a Mercedes SUV at a cost off about $25,000.

So, this week I took home 2/3 of my earnings while 1/3 of my earnings go to make sure Mary Easley can live the high life in Europe for a few weeks.

Tell you what Mary....I've never been to Europe. Would love to go, but because you took 1/3 of my paycheck I'm going to take what I got and use it to make sure I have food to eat, gas in my car and a roof over my head. Mary, instead of trying to improve diplomatic relationships why don't you spend more time in your own country and state trying to encourage your husband to do something about the State of North Carolina's &.24 per gallon tax on the purchase of gasoline!

Of course, with $100,000 trips to Europe to try and lure loaner art for the NC Art Gallery I can see why you need 1/3 of my weekly income. Those trips are expense!