Freshman Dems oppose Pelosi’s tax increase

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Twenty-one freshman Democratic House members have signed a letter opposing their leadership’s plan to raise taxes to finance a healthcare overhaul.

Rep. Jared Polis (D-Colo.) circulated the letter, saying that the income surtax on the wealthy would place an undue burden on small businesses, some of which pay taxes in the same way as an individual. The letter had 22 signers, all freshmen except for Rep. Paul Hodes (D-N.H.), who is in his second term.

“Especially in a recession, we need to make sure not to kill the goose that will lay the golden eggs of our recovery,” the letter said. “We are concerned that this will discourage entrepreneurial activity.”

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The end of the article says:

House Speaker Nancy Pelosi (D-Calif.) has backed down slightly on the tax, saying it could be lowered if more cost savings could be found in the system. But she has said there will be some sort of tax on high-earners.

Does this tell anyone but me that there first action is to tax, their second action is to actually think strategically and be good stewards of the resources already afforded to them? Thought that is why we elected them. Not to impose a larger yoke upon the american people because of their laziness.

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…But they voted for “Cap And Extort?”

Better late than never?

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