As I watch and read the news about our government spending more of our tax dollars to stimulate the economy. Indeed some of the early reports do show an uptick in certain areas of the financial picture.  The question that Congress or the President has yet to answer is what happens when the tax money stops. While the reviews are mixed on the “Cash for Clunkers” program whether the program is doing more harm than good. The good news is that new car sales are certainly up, along with other consumer spending. However, will the momentum continue without the government infusing our tax dollars into the private sector? If not then the upturn is an artificial one at best.

Another question I have is with the Health Care plan that Congress is kicking around, how are we going to pay for “free” health care for millions of people?   Oh yes, increase the tax on the most wealthy people. Some problems here, with the decline in the stock market that has not fully recovered from its all time high, we have fewer wealthy people, who in turn have less money than they had before. This means, less to tax.  Even Geithner has said an increase in taxes on the middle class might have to be enacted despite Obama’s campaign promises.  However, statements from the White House still promise no new taxes on the middle class. The only other way to pay for such a problem would be to cut spending, lots of spending.

Don’t get me wrong, I do care for those that need medical care, but can’t afford insurance. I want them to; actually get the care they need. What I don’t want is more red tape, and a group of time and tax wasting “Health Czars” telling who will and won’t get medical treatment of their health needs.  If you have read some of the bills, making the rounds, you will see this is what the government is trying to push through. The health insurance companies are a huge pain to deal with, not to mention being very expensive, now the government wants to take that role. As far as being able to keep your own doctor, perhaps, if he/she is on the governmental network you will. The question would be, would you still be able see the doctor or would the government shuffle you off to see a nurse practitioner, a way to reduce medical costs. I have nothing against nurse practitioners they certainly are an asset to the medical profession, I just don’t want one to replace my doctor or anyone’s doctor for that matter.

Candace Clark

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