Yeah, that whole upkeep on the blog thing is not going so hot. Lots of things going on in the world and I'm not quite sure how to interpret them. The whole Wisconsin thing is frustrating. I feel even worse, because now that I do not live there anymore it doesn't have a direct effect on me. I have a wife who is becoming a teacher and side with the teachers (and other state employees) on the issue. I don't think it's good business to take over as Governor and immediately piss off most of your employee's. I do think they should have to pay for parts of benefits and pension, but also think that they should be given breaks because what they do does serve the public. And I also think it doesn't bode well for people who would have gone into public sector jobs. Why would you want to if the leader of your state has no respect for your position.
On the other hand, I can see the reason for making the change. I just think the Governor is doing it all wrong. I have always thought the tax bracket thing was garbage. Probably because I have always fallen in the lowest bracket. I personally believe that everyone, regardless of wealth, just gets taxed the same. Whether you make 10,000 a year or a million a year, you pay the same. Seems easy enough, why can't we make it work. Taxes are a way of life, and I honestly think they would be better served to use them in a way that people understand. Just tell us we are getting taxed 5 percent on everything. Easy. Done. When it gets hiked to 6 percent let me know, and I will be okay with that too. You know why? Because I liked my teachers and police officers. And I have no problem with them getting yearly raises. Sure knows they do a hell of a lot more for the public than I do.
Just a heads up for the Mrs.-if the bill passes here, most states in the Midwest are planning on following suit. And at the end of January we were supposed to have a $120 million surplus in WI. If I say any more I'll get too upset. Glad to see you have a level head about the situation though.
ReplyDeleteYeah I have heard about the possible domino effect and that is even more frustrating. I understand the need to balance a budget and not run in the red, but to just screw over one segment of the workforce is wrong. Especially the side that does the most for the well-being of our communities. So let Kristen know, you guys have our support from a state away.
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