"It takes a real wack job to somehow think that using the law to keep your own money is somehow welfare. Is not working to your full potential theft to the state? Does the government own us? "

You are using the law to AVOID paying taxes that others pay so yes it is welfare. And it's not YOUR money. There is a set tax rate for your bracket. That's the govt's money. Unfortunately the govt over the years has decided to hand out welfare to select groups allowing them to avoid paying the full rate. The interest on a $50 million yacht is tax deductable and you pay for it and that SHOULD piss you off unless you are a wack job.