On Tax Day

Is it not a sad state of affairs when we are excited to get a tax refund? It feels like we are winning a prize or something. But that's our money we are getting back! They just had it in government coffers throughout the year and were probably profiting off the interest, which they do not give back.

But Yay!!! We got a refund! Let's go buy an awesome new plasma TV! Let's go put a down payment on a new car!

My country 'tis of thee, sweet land of liberty to buy stuff we can't afford and don't really need. Of thee I sing.

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