"I have always favored decreasing the grocery tax," Ross said. "I have introduced it (legislation to reduce the tax) several times. I think it is a good measure."
Oh really, is that why you voted against such measures these last two years when they actually had a chance at passing. Did you you change your mind because you didn't want to anger Big Daddy Barbour?
Byrant said he was not keen on reducing the grocery tax.
"Absolutely - I would rather see a cut in the income tax," Bryant said. "...Everybody will pay the grocery tax. Not everybody will pay the income tax."
Bryant predicted that reducing the grocery tax would lead to a "tax transfer" where other taxes would be hiked to make up for the tax cut. He did not say why a reduction in the income tax would not lead to a similar tax transfer.
I fail to see the logic here. He wants to cut our income tax which is already low instead of opting to cut the highest sales tax in the country. That defies common sense. The Journal writer makes a good point when he points out the inconsistency in Bryant's postion.
While the Republicans tie themselves up in knots trying to defend their move to block a direct cut in the price of basic necessities, Democrats like Jamie Franks continue to lead the efforts to make our tax structure more fair.
Ok, next question, what is Jamie Franks doing to make our tax structure fair? Your blog would be so much better if you backed up these wide open statements.
ReplyDeleteAllow me to connect the dots.
ReplyDeleteThe grocery tax disproportionately impacts those who must spend most or all of their income.
Jamie Franks want to cut the grocery tax and replace that funding with an increased tax on a product that is proven to kill people.
Therefore Jamie Franks supports a fairer tax structure.
Compredes?
And if you would have written that in your original post, it would have made the post considerably better.
ReplyDeleteDon't assume people know what you are talking about in every post.
Compredes? I'm not hispanic.
The poorest of our state already do not pay grocery tax. Ask Phil. That's why he supports an Income Tax decrease so that all Mississippians--even those who now pay no grocery tax--can benefit from any potential tax decrease.
ReplyDeleteThanks again for the substantive comment Elizabeth. I also think that those who are too proud to take public assistance should get a break too. We already have some of the lowest taxes on income if I remember correctly (and it's possible I don't) in comparison to other states.
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