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Flat tax rate would help balance the federal budget
To the editor:
I enjoyed George Michael’s article, “Going for a quick fix,” in The Herald-Mail on Nov. 30. Earlier I had sent a similar letter to President Obama. The same message could apply to our elected officials in Maryland.
Dear President Obama,
Let’s be fair! You pushed for equity, regardless of sexual orientation, in marriage. Now it is time to push for equity in the percentage of income tax each person pays. One rate should be established for all citizens.
Our nation was once the land of opportunity where people desired to come, work hard and earn a good living. The freedom we have as United States citizens allows those who want to have a different standard of living the opportunity to get an education, work hard and be creative and innovative. Some individuals will work several jobs and others will continue their education after working an eight-hour day in hopes of bettering themselves. Those that do not desire a higher standard of living do not push themselves as hard as others.
We have a choice in the United States not always afforded in other countries. Therefore, why should we tax those who work hard to better themselves at a different rate than those who do not? Push for a flat tax system where all Americans pay the same rate. Think how simple the tax form could be. Your accounting lobbyist would be opposed to such an idea, but it would make life easier on the common citizen to meet the IRS deadline of April 15.
Balance the budget. Just as an American family must live within their means, so should the federal government. Your experts can predict fairly well the revenue the government will generate. This will be even easier with a flat tax. Build into your budget a contingency factor for disasters. Base your budget on your income projection. Failure to do so will place the United States in a similar situation some of our European allies are encountering.
John Davidson
Clear Spring
The church’s job is to proclaim the good news
To the editor:
Homosexuality was common in the Ancient Roman Empire. In fact, 13 out of the first 14 Roman emperors were either bisexual or exclusively homosexual.
Indeed, the first recorded mention of a same-sex marriage occurred during the early Roman empire.
So what did Jesus, who lived under Roman rule, do about it? Nothing. What did Jesus tell his followers to do about it? Nothing.
Did Jesus ever picket, carry signs, lead marches, circulate petitions, or in any way try to force Christian morals on non-Christians? No.
The Church does. Why?
“Because they are SINNERS, Miller!”
You are going to have to come up with a better explanation than that. Doesn’t your Bible say that everyone is a sinner?
To the editor:
I enjoyed George Michael’s article, “Going for a quick fix,” in The Herald-Mail on Nov. 30. Earlier I had sent a similar letter to President Obama. The same message could apply to our elected officials in Maryland.
Dear President Obama,
Let’s be fair! You pushed for equity, regardless of sexual orientation, in marriage. Now it is time to push for equity in the percentage of income tax each person pays. One rate should be established for all citizens.
Our nation was once the land of opportunity where people desired to come, work hard and earn a good living. The freedom we have as United States citizens allows those who want to have a different standard of living the opportunity to get an education, work hard and be creative and innovative. Some individuals will work several jobs and others will continue their education after working an eight-hour day in hopes of bettering themselves. Those that do not desire a higher standard of living do not push themselves as hard as others.
We have a choice in the United States not always afforded in other countries. Therefore, why should we tax those who work hard to better themselves at a different rate than those who do not? Push for a flat tax system where all Americans pay the same rate. Think how simple the tax form could be. Your accounting lobbyist would be opposed to such an idea, but it would make life easier on the common citizen to meet the IRS deadline of April 15.
Balance the budget. Just as an American family must live within their means, so should the federal government. Your experts can predict fairly well the revenue the government will generate. This will be even easier with a flat tax. Build into your budget a contingency factor for disasters. Base your budget on your income projection. Failure to do so will place the United States in a similar situation some of our European allies are encountering.
John Davidson
Clear Spring
The church’s job is to proclaim the good news
To the editor:
Homosexuality was common in the Ancient Roman Empire. In fact, 13 out of the first 14 Roman emperors were either bisexual or exclusively homosexual.
Indeed, the first recorded mention of a same-sex marriage occurred during the early Roman empire.
So what did Jesus, who lived under Roman rule, do about it? Nothing. What did Jesus tell his followers to do about it? Nothing.
Did Jesus ever picket, carry signs, lead marches, circulate petitions, or in any way try to force Christian morals on non-Christians? No.
The Church does. Why?
“Because they are SINNERS, Miller!”
You are going to have to come up with a better explanation than that. Doesn’t your Bible say that everyone is a sinner?
