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April 12, 2005
Creative taxation
According to this article the Tennessee state legislature is considering a bill, written by Republicans no less, to add a $.05 tax to bottles and cans. A lot of other states have programs like this and in general they seem to work well. But once again, this probably isn't a good idea for Tennessee.
Just like the sales tax we have a big loophole for a lot of people in Tennessee... the next state over.
With three of the 5 biggest cities on or very near the state line this is a tax easily avoided. Think we can stick it to the tourists? Nope. They'll simply bring their own beverages next time.
Instead of finding more creative ways to raise taxes and generate revenue our state legislature should just do the right thing and implement a fair and progressive income tax.
Posted by Paul Witt at April 12, 2005 10:14 PM
Comments
I'm always amazed how the poorer citizens can be convinced to avidly defend the perks of the wealthy in direct conflict with their best interests. Makes me want to use phrases like "mouth breathers" and "sloped forehead" and "stupid idiots" but that wouldn't be very constructive.
I hear that our Congress will debate today whether or not to totally eliminate the Estate Tax. They think the Founding Fathers were totally wrong to initiate thinking about redistribution of wealth and making people actually earn their way instead of inheriting postions of privilege. Aah well, nothing too good for those that can afford to buy GoOPer politcians. The only question left is whether Liebermann will vote for the elimination.
Posted by: gonzone at April 13, 2005 09:01 AM
I'm always amazed how the poorer citizens can be convinced to avidly defend the perks of the wealthy in direct conflict with their best interests. Makes me want to use phrases like "mouth breathers" and "sloped forehead" and "stupid idiots" but that wouldn't be very constructive.
I hear that our Congress will debate today whether or not to totally eliminate the Estate Tax. They think the Founding Fathers were totally wrong to initiate thinking about redistribution of wealth and making people actually earn their way instead of inheriting postions of privilege. Aah well, nothing too good for those that can afford to buy GoOPer politcians. The only question left is whether Liebermann will vote for the elimination.
Posted by: gonzone at April 13, 2005 09:03 AM
Sorry for the double post. My bad.
Posted by: gonzone at April 13, 2005 09:04 AM
Gonzone. Why do you call poor people names? Are you superior?
Posted by: Ron at April 17, 2005 11:35 AM