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EDITOR:
Well it seems that we Americans have finally reached the pinnacle of socio-political degradation. George Orwell would be absolutely giddy knowing that although a bit late many of his predictions are coming to fruition. We can now be “taxed” for things we choose not to do (I’m thinking that we all felt that way all along). Now the words “penalty” and “mandate” have morphed into the word “tax.” The word tax has been changed to “revenue.” The word “cut” has been changed to the phrase “not as big an increase as last year.” The word “hosed” has not changed as we, or at least half of us, the taxpaying public are continuing to get “hosed.”
After thinking through our new taxable situation I’m sure we could all get on board if the concept were spread “fairly” and “equally,” say to those who don’t work. I think people should be taxed for not working. I’m self employed and have been trying hard to fire myself for several years now. If I knew I would be taxed for not working I wouldn’t work so hard to fire myself, especially knowing that it would increase my taxes.
JIM MAULT
Pollock Pines
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J JonesJuly 02, 2012 - 4:01 pm
The idea is that for a universal health care plan to work, everyone needs to be paying into it. It is basically the same as car insurance. We are required to have that, and if we are caught not having it there is a fine, and we can not renew our car registration without proof of it. If everyone could choose not to have it and hardly anyone did have it, think of how expensive it would be. Also, how would our car repairs get paid for if we were most likely to be hit by an uninsured driver? I think it is time to stop whining. How can anyone think that it is okay for people to not have any health coverage in this country knowing the cost of health services? As long as you sign up, you do not have to worry about paying a tax.
Arnold LangeJuly 02, 2012 - 9:50 pm
Mitt Romney called it a fee.
Dink LaneJuly 04, 2012 - 1:44 pm
Hey, I could be "Taxed" if I get caught exceeding the speed limit.... and all you guys going the speed limit aren't.... I guess that's NOT fair either...
Jim maultJuly 05, 2012 - 8:49 pm
I usually don't get into the "blog" fray but when I read such intellectual idiocy I am compelled to respond. Comparing vehicle laws and vehicle insurance to the health care issue is the height of simplicity. Can you not think a bit deeper. You ability to drive on the public ways is considered by the gov't as a "privilege" not a right. You must pass a test to gain the privilege. Therefore rules can be imposed on you to protect the greater public. if you violate the rules your privilege is revokable. I'll leave it at that & see if you can compare & contrast the vast difference between the mandated and forced healthcare laws being thrust upon us/you vs. your privilege to travel on the public roads.
33/3rdJuly 05, 2012 - 9:35 pm
Let's see...drive a car, or go into forclosure on my house because I happen to get sick. Decisions, decisions.......you drawing your social security yet? If not, I bet you won't turn that down....
33/3rdJuly 05, 2012 - 9:37 pm
Mr. Jim.....