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It is hard to understand the economic and social structure here. The less you make, the more programs are open to you and your children, even if you are here illegally. That's why the middle class carry the burden. We have to pay for everything we get, no free, or partially subsidised healthcare, no grants, or government student loans to get the kids through college etc. Most of us don't get tax breaks except for money we've already spent to get us to, or ahead, in our work. One of the first things that needs to be taken care of in this country is tax reform. Lower to middle middle class are punished for getting more education and working harder to get ahead. The more you make, the less you get to keep. That's why a lot of middle class people are getting so disillusioned. It's why they're looking for a change. Problem is the change they're likely to get, is one they won't want after they get it.