Is there a difference between the the Middle Class & the Lower Class?

I woke up this morning thinking; today I am going to blog about what is on my mind. As I listen to the news my husband so faithfully watches every morning while getting ready and drinking my coffee I was faced with the difference between classes and how we know where we really are. I realized there is no Middle Class that's just another name to make those who are able to make a mortgage payment feel like we've accomplished something. What we've really managed to do is create debt which in turn makes the rich richer. Am I bothered by it? Yes I suppose I am because even though I am one of the many who has a job and pays more than my share of taxes, I can't help but to look around and see the less fortunate continuing to try and dig themselves out of a hole that leads nowhere.

How does this affect me and others like me? well we have to pay more in taxes because those who should don't. This seems like a punishment for trying to get ahead, so the question remains "What is the difference in Middle Class & Lower Class"? I don't want to sound negative but this is a real issue and people need to be aware of what is going on around us. Are we supporting a party because we are afraid they are going to close the doors and take jobs from us all to keep from paying more? Or is it because we truly believe they have paid more than their fare share? I am not attacking anyone's views just want to give you all something to think about.

Lastly this is not intended to offend or make anyone feel guilty for having a job; I wanted to bring awareness to what's going on right under. We have to ask ourselvs who will speak on behalf of the people? On behalf of the REAL TAX payers? We need to help one another by bringing light to this very dark situation. Anyway I woke up today grateful that I have a roof over my head, food in my fridge and a full tank of gas.... the simple pleasures in hopes that this little things won't soon be just a memory of what I once had