I have heard many arguments for voting against Oregon Ballot Measure 66. Among these are the perceived unfairness of the tax for those who have a taxable income of over $125,000 or $250,000 (whether filing single or jointly), as they are the ones who will see a small increase in their taxes. Certainly, these are [...]
If you see the television ads or read the statements in the voter’s pamphlet in opposition to Oregon Ballot Measures 66 & 67, you would have the idea that if you vote yes on these measures that employers will have to lay off some number of their employees. This is not the case. In most [...]
Most Oregon corporate businesses have been getting a free ride on their state tax bill for many years. Oregon Ballot Measure 67 is an effort to fairly correct the loopholes that have allowed most every business to essentially avoid state corporate taxes. It is time that we approve this common sense measure already passed by [...]
For at least the last 18 years, and historically for just about forever, we have heard the mantra for lower taxes. I am sure that everyone would love to pay as little in taxes as possible. It is natural: We really want to pay out as little as possible for anything and everything. There is [...]
I stand in astonishment at the arguments that We the People of the United States make over Christmas. For a holiday that is supposed to be so very joyous, there are so many others that are offended at the very mention of the holiday. Some of these folks, and you know who they are, will [...]
31“When the Son of Man comes in his glory, and all the angels with him, he will sit on his throne in heavenly glory. 32All the nations will be gathered before him, and he will separate the people one from another as a shepherd separates the sheep from the goats. 33He will put the sheep [...]
In all of the modern countries of the world, we the inhabitants of those countries can enjoy a variety of public services, paid for by our own tax money. We all seem to recognize a common need for police and fire protection, as well as crews of paramedics. For the common good, we educate our [...]
Since the days of exploration in the history of both the United States and Canada, the brave and the not-so-brave among us have put themselves into harms way in the name of the good of our nations. They have prevented our territories from attack, and they have saved the lives of our citizens and residents. [...]
Many states are having serious problems making their budgets work. There is a well known situation in California where services have been cut drastically and the government has ground to a halt in the last year. It is easy to blame the governor and legislators for this, but the biggest problem is the existence of [...]
Yes, I don’t live in King County or Seattle at the moment, but I have spent nearly half my life ’round those parts. I am not going to get too original here, but I have noted that the folks over at Seattle Transit Blog have made the same choices for the Seattle City Mayor & [...]
