The random political thoughts thread (Part Deux)

[sleepyjeff]

Originally Posted by BarTopDancer

I think it's utterly ridiculous that "job creators" are basically blackmailing the government by saying if you raise our taxes we won't create jobs.

It's a huge risk these days to "create" a job. I know that I can't hire anyone right now but if my tax burden were lower, well, maybe I could stretch it........besides, someone has to watch the store while I am at Disneyland

Originally Posted by Alex

Let's see, can anybody spot the constitutional flaw in this program?

http://www2.wkrg.com/news/2011/sep/2...ch-ar-2450720/

One suspects the sheriff is misinformed.

Couldn't one just say "I am my own church" and just stay at home on Sundays?

[Ghoulish Delight]

Originally Posted by sleepyjeff

Couldn't one just say "I am my own church" and just stay at home on Sundays?

Nope. It's only specific churches that have signed up for the program. And ONLY churches, no synagogues, mosques, Hindu temples. Of course, that may be because those don't exist in that town. But that's kinda beside the point.

[Alex]

Originally Posted by sleepyjeff

Couldn't one just say "I am my own church" and just stay at home on Sundays?

And even if you could do that, it would still be unconstitutional to require you to do it to get out of or avoid jail.