Comments on: Sen. Harkin: A “misallocation of wealth” is the problem. Like having too many greyhounds.

By: chris scanlan

chris scanlan — Mon, 18 Feb 2013 02:01:00 +0000

Wow, way to completely exaggerate my point. Hmm, Ya of course that i want to live in a world without roads or medical care…why in the world would i want anything like that??!! Did you know that education and transportation infrastructure makes up only 5% of the total federal budget? Well I’m asking, and you should too, where does the rest of the money go? 44% goes to social security, medicare medicade etc. and other “safety net” programs. http://www.cbpp.org/cms/index.cfm?fa=view&id=1258
Now none of that 44% is an enumerated power of the government (not a necessary function). While its all great and good and convenient that the government does these things, that is not its role. That role of financially caring for the poor and the sick and the elderly is our responsibility. not the governments. So I say again, the rest is our responsibility as understood by our founding fathers and as dictated to us through our Church. So pardon me while I ignore your liberal propaganda and keep my feet planted firmly in reality.

By: Chris R

Chris R — Sun, 17 Feb 2013 18:36:00 +0000

Our politicians have misallocated capital on a larger scale than anyone. Not only with the failed massive stimulus, Solyndra, etc – but also by forcing misallocation of capital through EPA regulations and forcing banks to make bad loans with the hard earned money we deposited to home buyers who could not afford payments – triggering the entire financial meltdown. Government has a limited role to play, but politicians have taken over the investment banking industry, squeezed out the private sector, and failed colossally. Corporations now sit on cash or invest overseas until we force our government back into its proper role.

By: Frantastic1

Frantastic1 — Sun, 17 Feb 2013 16:02:00 +0000

Ok. Feel free to stop driving on our road, sending your children to our schools, using our emergency rooms, asking fire fighters and police to protect you and your house, or visiting our museums. I happen to like living in a civilized society. If you want to stop using the things that society provides, do that FIRST, then start complaining about your taxes.

By: Tim Shaughnessy

Tim Shaughnessy — Sun, 17 Feb 2013 00:42:00 +0000

The Senator should check his premise; we DO have a spending problem: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pES9C7fX_Co

Of course, admitting that means that he has to shoulder some of the blame (as we all do).

By: Chris R

Chris R — Sat, 16 Feb 2013 21:59:00 +0000

It is amazing that these failed, money-grubbing politicians then have the audacity to violate our religious liberty.

By: Tom Crowe

Tom Crowe — Sat, 16 Feb 2013 20:17:00 +0000

Greg— I don’t think one has to argue against progressive taxataion or for/against any other taxation system to recognize the absurdity of Sen. Harkin’s statement. That was my point more than anything else. Our government takes in a certain amount of money every year. The government has operated as though it has no obligation to balance its books or be responsible with the money it takes in for many years. Before they start demanding more from the populous they ought to demonstrate some fiscal sanity.

By: Tom Crowe

Tom Crowe — Sat, 16 Feb 2013 20:16:00 +0000

One cannot forget that which is not true.

By: chris scanlan

chris scanlan — Sat, 16 Feb 2013 18:29:00 +0000

that isn’t the role of the government, that is the role of your community. There is no reason for the government to be involved in every person’s life. It is meant to uphold the law. The rest is our responsibility.

By: Frantastic1

Frantastic1 — Sat, 16 Feb 2013 17:00:00 +0000

The government doesn’t have any greyhounds. We entrust them with our greyhounds so that we all can use them. As a Nation. For the good of ALL.

You seem to have forgotten that.

By: Greg Smith

Greg Smith — Sat, 16 Feb 2013 16:58:00 +0000

Tom ~ Quick question: On a policy basis, are you arguing against progressive taxation? Is your preferred alternative a flat tax or national sales tax. ~ Thanks, Greg