Interesting tidbit in that Romney is being taken to task by the media for comments about "freeloaders".

So, the difference is being framed between a government centric economy where the government provides for the welfare of the people vs an economy where the people are responsible for providing for their own welfare.

Well, as we have more than 50% of the population paying no tax, we already have an economy where the government provides for the welfare of the people.

So, the question is really about whether those that are currently supporting the non-tax payers can afford to pay more to increase the non-tax paying portion of the population.

I my view, the freeloaders are in the majority (or close to it) and really want to stay there.

So, let's look at the "fair share" argument.

As I see it, if I have to pay more in taxes (my fair share), those receiving the benefit of those taxes need to pay their "fair share" by receiving a corresponding DECREACE in what they receive from the government.

Seems fair to me and the deficient will benefit....