Quote by Dee Dee Myers

The dirty little secret is that the pool man, who's making $30,000 a year, is subsidizing the million-dollar mortgage for the family whose pool he cleans. No wonder people want to get rid of tax breaks for corporate jets.

The dirty little secret is that the pool man, who's making $

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This quote highlights the hidden reality that lower-income individuals, like the pool cleaner mentioned, often indirectly contribute to the financial benefits of wealthier individuals. It points out the irony in certain tax breaks that allow the affluent to enjoy privileges such as million-dollar mortgages while disregarding those who work to support such lifestyles. The implication is that the unequal distribution of resources and disparities in tax systems make people question the fairness and necessity of certain fiscal policies benefiting the rich.

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