What's going to happen to Steve Jobs' yacht?

Knowing that we will never have a boat like that...err, Ship....

We cannot afford the maintenance,fuel and crew to run her....

So I would just be happy with the dockage, fuel and crew cost....Makes my day...

Hey if you got it Jobs family, spend it and enjoy it...

Would have been nice, if it had all been spent here...

Privileged? I started working and moved out on my own at 16, (technically worked since age nine) over the years, I paid an average of approx. 27% in taxes, SS, state, etc.... and only made around $30,000. I see you didn't list the approx amount you made when you stated the "30%" you paid. I am sure your income was considerably higher!  I say all that for this reason, they DO need a fairer system, and not all, but many people in the upper income tiers...... Don't pay close to that! I am not saying everyone, but a large amount, don’t pay their fair share.  The change they are trying to get passed would basically only affect the ones that currently, don’t pay their fair share.  I am republican and believe this would be a good thing.  However, I vote for each person based on their beliefs, integrity etc...... Not just a party vote.

Regarding the comment you made

{"People who don't pay taxes and just take government benefits are the privileged class"}  Unfortunately, I was involved in a boating accident, 19 years ago. I tried continuing to work for 3 years, waited 7 years before even applying for SS Disability, because I felt (feel) guilty not paying my own way! I know that is what the programs are for, but it still doesn't allay the guilt. Especially due to all the fraud and false claim recipients. It makes legitimate claimants, feel even worse when they hear all the comments such as yours..... And things like "If you live off the government, then I pay your bills!  I would much rather PREFER to work, and feel like a contributing member of society, and have a purpose in life!

Let me tell you about my: "Privileged status" of paying no taxes and "taking" from the government" Over a 15 year span I paid in excess of $300,000 out of pocket  for medical expenses, even though I have Medicare, Medigap policy (2nd coverage) and a part D Drug benefit plan! I have gone through every penny I have. Even though I thought I would be set when I retired, I have now lost my home (waiting to be kicked to the street). Usually I stretch 1 regular meal to last about 3 days; I can’t afford all my medications... I have quit taking several that I should be taking, and (especially when I am in the donut hole on meds) I stretch out my basics that I must take...... I don't qualify for any "other" asst programs to help (even food assistance) other than my disability, they say I 'make too much money', even though my medical expenses exceed what I receive in SS! They don't take that into consideration, only how much you receive!  I was relieved when they added the option for a Drug policy to Medicare. I thought, 'This will be great, they set a maximum for ‘out of pocket expense’.  It’ll be the deductable and the $4800ish for prescriptions in the donut hole!  Then you will get lower copays on medicines.  What MOST people are NOT aware of is that there are a lot of medications that Medicare doesn't cover, or limits the amount it will allow for a medication, and you have to PAY A CASH price out of pocket. AND that DOES NOT even count toward your total out of pocket expense!!!!   I pay normally over $12,000 yearly out of pocket for medical!!!!!!!   I have now spent the last of my savings, Roth, retirement etc…  And even though I am disabled (prefer limited), and spend most of my time in bed, I will soon be on the street! 

Something virtually unimaginable for someone who believes in keeping their word, hard work, honesty, giving………..   Will now be homeless.  According to you ’I AM PRIVALEDGED’!  I would change it all in a minute if I could.  And though I wouldn’t wish my pain and medical issues on anyone,     I would love to trade with you, and let you be the privileged one!!!!!!!! 

Charity?  Yes, you can round up a bunch of poor rich kids and take them for cruises on the ship.  No it is not a boat.  At that size it is a ship.   How about simply buying it and making into your own country?   You could hire a crew and sail around the world in your own country.   I wonder how does a kid who started out attending a well known extreme leftwing college, Reed College, in Portland, Oregon end up with a boat that cost almost 200 million dollars?