I don't feel like the USA is "bleeding me dry", on the contrary, I'm proud of my country and feel extremely fortunate to be able to be a part of it.
I realize there are people who would give anything to be able to call themselves citizens of the USA. I also understand the other half of "rights" which is "responsibilities", that important part of being a citizen that many prefer to overlook in favor of "rights". A country is not an area defined by it's geographical borders, it is defined by the people who live and work there, who call that country their home. People who make it a place worth living.
No, I feel fortunate that I live in a country that has allowed me to produce so much more than I need just to survive. I do not feel like I'm "being bled" for the sake of others who don't like to bleed. I'm proud of what our country has achieved over the last 100 years and want to insure that everyone, even those born into poverty, have the same kind of opportunities I did. It never even crossed my mind that my country was bleeding me dry. On the contrary, the fact that I have paid considerable taxes is a reflection of what a beneficial place it is to live. Countries with lower top tax rates on individuals include Yemen, Bulgaria, Bolivia, Angola, etc. If that kind of system suits you better, you are free to choose to move. These are countries where you probably don't want to live unless you are already a millionaire/billionaire.
