I guess bloggers scream by blogging in UPPER CASE.
I'm posting this because it might be more effective than just writing or calling my Congress people.
I'm a former Republican activist who is burned out on politics. I would LIKE to have a stable country for the rest of my life, and the same for my descendants. That does NOT appear to be possible now.
You people in Washington DC who are running this country (into the ground), PLEASE do something in the interest of the country for a change!
If we need higher tax rates to balance the budget, I don't mind paying. But I don't want connected people exploiting our system and passing the tax burden over to me. I hear Republicans saying we shouldn't raise taxes on the people creating jobs. REALLY - who is creating jobs these days? If there ARE any, they should be getting tax BREAKS. But come on - the Bush tax cuts didn't create jobs OR incentives to create jobs.
As it is, if anyone wants to create a job for an American, they have to PAY EXTRA taxes and hire accountants and legal experts to navigate all the government red tape. Don't talk about payroll tax holidays - you should get rid of all these job-killing taxes and regulations PERMANENTLY.
I didn't vote Republican to lower taxes, I voted Republican because I want ADULTS running the government. That means a responsible budget and limited government. I realize we have a lot of debt and government services that are non-sustainable. I want those services cut, and I want taxes raised, and I want companies to have incentives to expand and hire AMERICANS. If that means sacrifice for all then that's the way it has to be.
I realize this doesn't fit in either party's nice little policy box, but I believe I'm not alone. In the future I will only vote for responsible ADULTS. I hope you will all grow up before I have to vote again.
