Mr. Trice quite obviously has not done any research. I too have read about the life and views of J.C. Watts. He is not against all taxes. He simply sees no reason for the overtaxation that Democrats seem to love so much. There has to be a balance. I'm a middle class African American and I personally appreciated the Bush tax cuts. they put money back in my pocket where I can choose how to spend them. I am also in favor of the President's proposals for Social Security. Those who need their hands held can leave their money with the government. I'd rather invest my money according to my choices and knowledge. If I screw it up, at least I will personally be responsible for getting nothing in return (which is preferable to having the government spend my money on today's retirees and tell me it's all gone when I retire). On a sidenote, "What Color is a Conservative" is indeed an excellent read.