No One Asked Me But… (September 26, 2012)

By DR. LARRY MOSES

No one asked me but… I find it interesting that the Democrat Party is jumping on a statement Mitt Romney made at a private fundraiser. While speaking to his supporters, he made a statement evaluating who might, or might not, support his effort to become President of the United States.

Romney stated that the 47 percent of the people who pay no income tax would probably not support his efforts. This was based on his belief that all people should share in the cost of the federal government.

Without a doubt, those who have not been paying any federal income tax, along with those who have receive refund checks in amounts of more than their yearly deduction, are going to be reluctant to replace a government responsible for their windfall. Those of the Democrat persuasion who defend this practice are quick to point out that all workers pay taxes through social security deductions and various sales taxes. Well, so do those of us in the fifty three percent that pay a percentage of their income in federal income taxes.

Let me say right now that I have no problem with paying 12-14 percent federal income tax each year. However, I do believe that every American should pay a share of their income to the federal government in the form of a percentage of what they make. There should be no dedication for anyone of any kind. You make a dollar, a percentage should go to the federal government. Those of us who are members of an organized religion should understand that principle.

I further would have no problem of graduating that percentage as one becomes more affluent. Now I am not mathematically astute enough to know what percentage is adequate to fulfill the present needs of the federal government. However, I am sure the federal government needs to re-evaluate their wants in relationship to their needs before those percentages are established.

Instead of borrowing billions of dollars from China and giving it to Egypt, we could let Egypt borrow it directly from China. If China doesn’t like the risk of the loan, Egypt could do without.

Instead of borrowing money to purchase goods from hostile countries like Venezuela, maybe we could keep the money home and invest in oil development in America, putting Americans to work who could then be taxed to bring in more money to the federal government. Wait a minute, I have gone completely off topic as one does as they begin to rant and rave. My English teacher sons would be disappointed.

The issue at hand is: Can a candidate make a true evaluation of a situation among his supporters without his opponents making it a national incident?

Romney is correct; there are a number of groups that if economics is their driving issue should not vote Republican. Those people on the dole, again if economics is their driving issue, should not vote Republican.

The Republicans are definitely of a mind to cut the dole to balance the budget. If one is a public employee or a person living on a public employees’ retirement programs, they would be committing economic suicide to vote Republican. Republicans have declared war on public employees who they see as parasites who live off those who are in private industry. Republicans view the public employee as only one-step above those who are on the dole. While they mouth their support of teachers, firemen, policemen, they attack any form of benefits that might be included with the salary they strive to keep as low as possible.

What I find interesting is that their answer to private sector unemployment is the laying off of teachers, firemen, policemen, and other public employees creating more unemployment.

Now that I have alienated my Republican friends, let me see if I can do the same with my Democrat friends.

I personally believe it is politically healthy for the American people to understand the basic principles of both parties before they make a decision in November.

When the Democrats try to hide the fact that they believe in governmental redistribution of wealth, they do a disservice to the American people. There is no doubt that the Obama-lead government believes in the Robin Hood theory of government; that it is the government’s job to take from the rich and give to the poor. There is no doubt that they believe there is something inherently wrong with one person having more than another, even if that person has worked harder and risked more to establish their wealth.

President Obama should not apologize for stating that those successful in private business are so only because of the government, for he truly believes this. The Democrats believe it is the job of the American government to help the victims of those who took advantage of government policies to become wealthy.

There is no question if you are part of the 53 percent who pay federal income tax you should not vote Democrat.

If you are opposed to abortion or same sex marriage there is no place in the Democrat Party for you.

If you do not believe birth control is a health issue, you probably should vote Republican.

If you believe that America is a unique land blessed by God to serve as a guiding example around the world, the Democrat Party is probably not for you.

If you are opposed to a National Health Care Program or free college for all, no matter your ability or financial status you probably should vote Republican.

If you don’t believe that the government should make sure you have a house and car no matter your financial status, you probably are not in the Democrat ranks.

The Democrat Party believes the Constitution of the United States is a document that should be changed by executive, legislative and judicial interpretation where the amendment process is either too slow or not possible.

While I have just displayed my limited and biased interpretations of the two parties, I would direct you to a copy of the two Party’s platforms before you make your decision as to whom you should vote this November. Rather than relying on the rhetoric of radio, television and newspaper pundits, read the platforms and make a decision based on the one that comes nearest to your view of what America should look like.

I must say at this point, I am heart sick that there is not a moderate alternative to both of these parties. Here I sit with my one vote finding both parties controlled by their extremes, which I find equally repugnant.

Thought of the week… Under democracy one party always devotes its chief energies to trying to prove that the other party is unfit to rule – and both commonly succeed, and are right.

-H.L. Mencken