If you are self employed, you pay roughly 15% which is both the employee and the employer share of SS and medicare and medicaid. Its right in the tax schedule and also shows up on the tax forms as a separate amount. If youre self employed, L and I is an option, from the state. Dont pay, dont collect. You have your employment numbers backwards. The depression was ended because of the war. We also had a draft, ie you carry a gun or go to prison.

So, in addition to redefining the word welfare, you are redefining the word EARNED. Military is still underpaid for the risk they take. Cops earn much more. If you dont think Military earns their pay and benefits, you arent a liberal or a conservative, just an Ahole that hates people. That would fit, since you rarely make a comment, without insulting or degrading someone in your post. Its always personal with you. Some people are so miserable, they get joy out of making other people angry or sad. Im surprised there is room for a computer under your rock.