[thefz]

> So unfortunately the "free rider" problem needs to be addressed somehow.

Free rider? I am already paying close to 30% of my income for the state to distribute to ALL.

[matchbok3]

That is why I put it in quotes.

At the end of the day, taxes don't being to compare to the lifetime (and compounding effect) of children. And yes, you have a good point. You pay taxes (a lot) and so it makes these conversations difficult.