I got this email forward today:

Subject: A simplistic yet accurate manner in which to view Obamanomics

Yesterday on my way to lunch at Denny's, I passed one of the homeless guys in that area, with a sign that read 'Vote Obama, I need the money.'

Once in Denny's my waiter had on a 'Obama 08' tee shirt.

When the bill came, I decided not to tip the waiter and explained to him while he had given me exceptional service, that his tee shirt made me feel he obviously believes in Senator Obama's plan to redistribute the wealth.

I told him I was going to redistribute his tip to someone that I deemed more in need--the homeless guy outside. He stood there in disbelief and angrily stormed away.

I went outside, gave the homeless guy $3 and told him to thank the waiter inside, as I had decided he could use the money more. The homeless guy looked at me in disbelief but seemed grateful.

As I got in my car, I realized this rather unscientific redistribution experiment had left the homeless guy quite happy for the money he did not earn, but the waiter was pretty angry that I gave away the money he did earn.

Well, I guess this redistribution of wealth is going to take a while to catch on, with those doing the work.

My bro-in-law replied by explaining that Obama's plan really would have Denny's Corporate give money to the server, customer, and homeless person. Personally, I don't see the difference—your taking from someone (or some company) that has lots of money and giving it to others who don't. Denny's earned the money legally and fairly; who is the government to take it away. Not that I don't think that Denny's has plenty of money and maybe they should willingly pass some of that money on to less fortunate, but it's their decision, not the government's.

Anyway, all this got my mind going and I decided to photoshop the image in my head:

Just a little fun

Please note that as an American and a Christian, I am going to support our President and government with my prayers. I just like playing with photoshop.