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Politics : Don't Blame Me, I Voted For Kerry -- Ignore unavailable to you. Want to Upgrade?

To: American Spirit who wrote (13440)	4/8/2004 8:33:50 PM
From: mph	Read Replies (3) \| Respond to of 81568

That is highly unlikely. The "services" Kerry wants to enhance are principally for the non-taxpayers and the Democrats' usual base of support, in other words, entitlements and social welfare programs. Kerry has repeatedly said he wants to increase the taxes on those making $200K and over. That includes a lot of families. And realistically, he's not going to stop at that threshold when he gets going. Many middle class people will learn, to their chagrin, that they're among the "evil rich." Moreover, folks like Smithee and others in the targeted group (which I bet will extend right down to family incomes less than $100K) are not necessarily the big beneficiaries of the "services" to which you refer. Why not be more truthful about Kerry's platform. He proposes to significantly raise taxes. The tax increases will not only affect the so-called "rich". And, he'll increase spending.

To: American Spirit who wrote (13440)	4/8/2004 9:00:10 PM
From: Alan Smithee	Read Replies (1) \| Respond to of 81568

Dear AS, see my posts on tax policy. Kerry will not reform the tax code. That will be up to Congress to do. Meaningful tax reform has always eluded this country, whether under Republican or Democratic administrations. I wouldn't hold your breath waiting for Kerry to bring about broad-based reform.