[MizSterious]

Sorry for the brief quote, but there is some strong copyright wording at the bottom of this story. Click on the link to read the rest of the very short--and disturbing--article.

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[WinOne4TheGipper]

A tax on filing taxes?!!! This is getting ridiculous!

[MizSterious]

Capitol Address:
2300 N. Lincoln Blvd
Room 301-A
Oklahoma City, OK 73105
(405) 557-7396

District Address:
126 NW 22nd Street
Oklahoma City, OK 73103
(405) 525-0656 

Email:
blackburnde@lsb.state.ok.us

 

Rep. Debbie Blackburn

District 88
Democrat

Committees

Appropriations and Budget Committee

Appropriations and Budget Subcommittee on Education, Chair

Banking and Finance Committee

Common Education Committee

Government Operations, Agency Oversight, and Administrative Rules Committee

Human Services Committee

Leadership

Speaker's Leadership Team

District Information

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Biographical Information

PERSONAL:
Debbie is a native Oklahoman.  She was born in Woodward, Oklahoma, January 12, 1951.   Her parents are Norman (deceased) and Laura (Thomas) Stevens.  She is married to  Bob L. Blackburn, and they have one child, Beau.

EDUCATION:

B.A., Southwestern Oklahoma State University, 1973

Oklahoma State University, Post Graduate hours in history

PROFESSION:

Publisher and Educator

POSITIONS:

Board of Directors, Paseo Redevelopment Corp.

Neighborhood Alliance of Oklahoma City

Leadership Oklahoma City Alumni Association

League of Women Voters

Oklahoma Academy for State Goals

Downtown Rotary Club

Legislative Service

House of Representatives, 45th Legislature to present

 

PHONE:  1-800-522-8502 / 1-877-299-3468 (TDD)
OKLAHOMA RELAY:
1-800-722-0353 (Voice) / 1-800-522-8506 (TDD)

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[Elliott Jackalope]

Don't forget to pay the tax on the filing of your taxes! This is outrageous! Have these lawmakers no shame?

[kevao]

Can't we bring back that greatest American traditions: tar-and-feathering?

[PrincessB]

Aren't you alreay taxed once on that money? Say, on that line that says Tax?

I am getting a whole $4 in state income tax refunds this year.
So what would I get under her plan? $3.57?

[kevao]

The Oklahomans I know are saying that Rep. Blackburn is A LOT better than having Dean or Kerry in the state legislature, who would have proposed at least a $20 tax-filing tax.

We should keep things in perspective.

[DustyMoment]

Didn't our forefathers once go to war over double taxation?

Since this person is an educator (see bio) it doesn't surprise me that she doesn't understand that filing taxes is NOT a taxable product or service. It is a legal requirement of the state government and, by definition, is not taxable.

OTOH, if obeying the law becomes taxable, Oklahoma will soon repeat its history as the dustbowl state; there won't be anyone left living there to pay ANY taxes.

[CenTex]

There is a poll on the website mentioned... 700+ votes as of now, 97% are thinking something is wrong with this...

[Condor51]

We're going to TAX YOU on YOUR TAXES

This broad, even for a RAT is D-E-R-A-N-G-E-D!!!

That being said, I KNEW some RAT somewhere would come up with a TAX-TAX 'idea' eventually.

[Fudd]

I propose a new tax. Each member of the state legislature shall be taxed a penny a word for every bill that the legislature approves. This tax shall increase in proportion to any increase in salary and benefits the legislature receives in future years.

[E.G.C.]

This woman is a dumba** for even making this proposal. Sick sick sick!!!!!

[Samwise]

May I suggest that everyone from Oklahoma mail a teabag to this lady?

[bassmaner]

I'd like to tax all people standing in water .... ohhhh

I'd like to tax all foreigners living abroad

I'd like to tax ... Holiday snaps ...

[Old Student]

http://www.lsb.state.ok.us/house/mememail.htm

I'd suggest all Oklahomans write, email, call, or visit their state representatives, and tell them to quash this ASAP! We are required by law to file in the first place, if we file electronically, we already pay for that, and this "person" wants to tax us again? What a.... words fail me.

[TenthAmendmentChampion]

(One, two, three, four, one two)

Let me tell you how it will be
There's one for you, nineteen for me
'Cause I'm the taxman
Yeah, I'm the taxman

Should five percent appear too small
Be thankful I don't take it all
'Cause I'm the taxman
Yeah, I'm the taxman

(If you drive a car car) I'll tax the street
(If you try to sit sit) I'll tax your seat
(If you get too cold cold) I'll tax the heat
(If you take a walk walk) I'll tax your feet

Taxman!

'Cause I'm the taxman
Yeah, I'm the taxman

Don't ask me what I want it for
(Ah, ah, Mr. Wilson)
If you don't want to pay some more
(Ah, ah, Mr. Heath)
'Cause I'm the taxman
Yeah, I'm the taxman

Now my advise for those who die
(Taxman!)
Declare the pennies on your eyes
(Taxman!)

'Cause I'm the taxman
Yeah, I'm the taxman

And you're working for no one, but me (Taxman!)

[metesky]

Is taxing you to file your taxes unfair?
Choice	Votes	Percentage of 1187 Votes
Yes	1105	93%
No	82	7%
The 7% voting in the affirmative represent the state's insane asylums. It appears they need more electroshock therapy.

[Amityschild]

I am LIVID today with Oklahoma and idiocy like this. That is why I have signed up with the Freestateproject.org.

New Hampshire here I come!

Now for something completely different...

More Oklahoman Fun!

Governor Henry's Excellent Adventure:

The average Oklahoma taxpayer who starts a new job doesn't get four vacations in the first nine months on the job. Not only did the state's highest elected official take four vacations in that period of time, he wasted valuable taxpayer resources in the process.

Immediately after the November 2002 election, Governor Henry took a family trip to Cancun, Mexico. In June 2003, after the legislative session, Gov. Henry, first lady Kim Henry and their three daughters visited Puerta Vallarta, Mexico. The governor and his wife headed south of the border again in July for their anniversary, this time to Cabo San Lucas in Mexico. The latest vacation trip by the governor was in August 2003 to go fishing in South America.

This absence record is even more shameful considering Oklahoma's struggling economy. To add insult to injury, the Governor chose not to spend his vacation time at one of Oklahoma's many resorts and parks. According to travel records with the Oklahoma Office of State Finance, the state picked up a $13,743 tab for security costs for the three vacations taken by Gov. Henry between June and August.

"Governor Henry would prefer not to be accompanied by security officers 24 hours a day, especially when he's spending personal time with his family or friends, but that is what state law requires, not just for this governor but for all state chief executives," said spokesman Paul Sund. What Mr. Sund isn't telling you is that these expenses were mostly from travel costs for the governor's security team, which would have been a fraction of that amount if the governor had vacationed at one of Oklahoma's glorious resorts or parks, or, better yet, spent a little more time in his office.

This from Citizens Against Government Waste, Oklahoma "Piglet Booklet"

[vigilante2]

insane