If you read this thread, you might see that I for one am in total agreement with you. I ask the very same questions but according to John, this makes me a COMPLAINER.
I wish what you said was true in regards to thousands of dollars but it's more like hundreds of millions if not billions.
Like you, I have gone through a difficult time with my business but for whatever reason all the usual bills still come due the first of the month.
I don't have my hand out, I ask no one for anything. I chose my vocation. No one held a gun to my head...yes when things were good, I was the one with the pocket full of money. Unfortunately right now my pocket is only full of empty. Yeah, I'll make it but I'm in the miority now it seems. I WORK for my money.

I feel for you having to get up at 4:15 in the morning. If it's any consolation think of those that wish they could get up at 4:15 and HAD a job to go to.

The economy is not good, it's no secret but our leadership seems to only be making things worse.