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Tax Day

By The Daily Dish
Apr 15 2008, 8:01 AM ET

Here is Dave Barry to help you cope:

Yes, this is a pesky chore, but remember that paying taxes is not a ''one-way street.'' When you send your money to the government, the government, in return, provides you with vital services, such as not putting you in prison. The government also uses your money to pay for programs that benefit all Americans, such as the Catfish Genome Project.



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