I can count on you just like the sun rising every day to disagree with me .  What you pay or don't pay is none of my business , but since you mention my situation , I'm sure you'll be happy to know I pay over 1000 dollars a month in federal taxes every year----so I'm pulling my share of the load and am entitled to comment on tax money and how it's spent. I paid my dues---more than many , and continue to pay them even in retirement . Oh, and that thousand a month doesn't include local property taxes .  Imagine if the over 40 percent who pay nothing paid their share how well off this country would be.