David Williams says tax reform is the answer to Kentucky’s budget problems. But does he understand that tax reform doesn’t mean tax cuts for the rich? Probably not.
But is that any worse than the RIDICULOUS HORSE SHIZ rolling out of the Gas Station Governor’s office?
The governor has said the recession makes tax reform difficult because changes to the tax code could put an additional burden on the working class.
“Now is not the time to pursue tax reform because it would raise taxes on somebody,” Kerri Richardson, the governor’s spokeswoman, said Wednesday.
Yeah, that’s right. Reforming the tax code to HELP the working class would some how hurt them. That’s the ticket.
And, Kerri, really? Why are you regurgitating something you know is bunk? Fair and equitable tax reform would not raise taxes on anybody. Actual reform - not just “Gamblin! Gamblin! Gamblin!” - would, you know, REFORM taxes. Meaning there wouldn’t be a need to raise taxes.
Blergh. The stupid. It hurts.
HEAD - DESK.
2 responses so far ↓
1 Ed Springston // Nov 19, 2009 at 3:16 pm
lol Jake. On this we agree
2 Section Dispartue // Nov 20, 2009 at 9:49 am
Truth is, we do not have enough legislators who understand this issue. Reform would have to begin with leadership and there would have to be a great educating of the issue done in Frankfort (i.e. KERA).
The calls for reform are beginning to resonate. I see elected officials acknowledging the need, but are trying to project just how long they can avoid the issue. My bet? We will see a real push from the Senate for true tax reform after next year’s election.
It begins with intelligent legislators. If small business can unite as educators did in the late 80’s, they can force all of Kentucky to learn about this issue.
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