You know, as a CPA who works on taxes it bugs me when people make it sound like republicans only offer tax breaks to the rich. First of all, as far as I am concerned, the only fair tax is a flat tax. Everyone pays at the same rate. Now a flat tax is not quite simple since a flat tax that would be proposed does in fact take many circumstances into consideration to answer all of the charges against it. Bottom line? It would be the most fair tax out there. Now some say that the bush tax cuts were unfair, but all those who have children were granted a $1,000 tax credit for each child. Now who was excluded from the benefit of the child tax credit? Only the rich, it is phased out when you get over a certain income level. McCain proposed increasing the child tax credit, once again, who were the only individuals who would not be able to take it? The rich. How is that looking out for the rich? Sounds more like looking out for your average Joe to me. It is true that the bush cuts did provide rate cuts to the highest income tax brackets, but the highest tax pay bracket was 39%! Outrageously high. I never understood how it was "only fair" to take from those who have given much. Now it is true that some are indeed overpaid, but with companies what goes around comes around. It may take time for that to occur, but it is true. You know, although I did vote for McCain and disagree with Obama, Obama himself is not what concerns me. What concerns me is the fact that not too long from now, one party will have complete control over every branch of our government. NO party should have control of every branch. All checks and balances are virtually eliminated which means that the purpose of the separate branches can no longer be fulfilled. This may result in some serious damage to our democracy, may I am being radical in thinking that.