PUBLISHED: Bush's tax cut is discriminatory

After all the obscene tax cuts Bush has lavished upon the wealthy, it’s nice to finally see some relief aimed at the middle class. Too bad he has gone out of his way to exclude certain people whom he apparently deems undeserving.

Empty-nesters, young singles, and couples who are unable or choose not to have children – middle class though they may be – need not apply for his latest tax break.

Having children is a laudable lifestyle decision, but based on current birthrates it sure doesn’t appear to need a financial incentive. And lots of people are struggling right now regardless of whether they have children or not. I’m trying to support myself and my wife, who has four more years of school before she can make any money, on a single income that has declined substantially this year. We’re selling our house and taking on a lower-cost lifestyle to ensure that we make it through the rest of this Bush recession.

An extra $400 would be fantastic right now, but this “family friendly” tax break doesn’t help my family at all.