Once again screwed by government stimulus plan

Alright, I realize something had to be done in order to stimulate the economy, but it seems like almost everything the government has done so far has left my family out of the plan.

The first attempt to help stimulate the economy was in the housing department. The government would allow an $8,000 tax credit to first time home buyers. Well, I guess since I’ve already purchase 3 I’m left out on this government freebie. I’m not sure why this bonus should only include first time home buyers. I’m sure others who were planning on buying a home this year are also discouraged, considering their neighbor will get an $8,000 handout because they waited until our economy was taking a beating to purchase their first home.

So a few weeks ago the government decided to implement another attempt to help stimulate the economy even more. This handout would attempt to “bail out” the struggling American auto industry. The government would issue another credit of $3,500 or $4,500 toward the purchase of a new car. Wait, It’s not for everyone. The car you are trading in has to be a gas guzzling clunker. Once again I’m penalized for already owning a six year old car that gets good gas mileage.

I’m not asking for a handout, I feel very blessed in life. I, however feel like most of the things the government is doing to stimulate the economy is leaving a lot of middle class citizens out. There isn’t really any incentive for us to help stimulate the economy when the packages are not targeted toward us.