Bamahead, please see my post at #48. Thank you for the ping. I don’t officially belong to any groups here in Wisconsin, but it disturbs me because I am pro-life, and I do live here in Wisconsin. Obviously it hits home a little due to the fact that these people are my neighbors, and fellow Wisconsinites.
Taxpayer funded abortions should be understood as conscientious objectors are by the left in a truly “tolerant” society as touted by the Pro-choice folks (I’m thinking of the true pacifists like the Amish for example).
One possible solution to the problem like was the case in funding through the UW system — we should make it like a checkbox on your W-4’s or your W-2’s.
Calculate the cost of abortions through taxpayer dollars (incl. through foreign aid directly funding such - like the money to Mexico recently), and then reduce Conscientious’ Objectors Taxes by that percentage on the Federal and State level. (An added bonus is that we would get much better statistics on how much money is being spent and the amount of abortions performed in the US if it’s tied to tax dollars in a more closely followed way).
At least until we can get states rights back on this issue due to Roe vs. Wade or a Constitutional Objection, we wouldn’t have to feel pressured into paying for something morally objectable to us which in the most basic sense infringes upon our right to freely express our beliefs if one is anti-abortion.
Of course, the ultimate goal would be to stop having to pay these taxes in the first place, but in steps that’s what I would do at this point...
I should say that my first post dealt more with the overreaching of the Dept. of Homeland Security. The FEDS seem to be taking over everything - at least as I’ve noticed lately. Without taking too much time to explain I’ve run into three situations this week alone - one with taxes, one with banks, and one with my doctor’s office. All are requiring photocopies of my DL or ID for services I need done, but all three for different Federal Laws!
I understand I was irresponsible in not keeping mine current (I don’t drive). However, it has opened my eyes to how many things our identification is used to keep track of things due to Federal Laws. That said, here is what I have had trouble with and why...
1. Cannot file my taxes through H&R Block or apply for a Rapid Refund* without a Photo ID, even though we’ve done taxes through this office for 5 years now, and have never had a problem until this year. They office managers said it was due to the Patriot Act? Perhaps because it’s a lot of money we’re getting back?
2. Went to the DMV (showed my LONG FORM BIRTH CERTIFICATE, Marriage License, Social Security Card, and a gas/electric bill for proof of address, as well as a doctor’s bill, and a bank statement — I’d like to see Obama do that! ROFL). Anyway, it was no problem getting my ID, but a new Federal Law necessitates that instead of receiving the photo ID at the point of service, since I am over 18 they have to mail it to me - to be received in 5-7 days, presumably to cut down on fraud?
I have a receipt now with my ID# on it, but without a photo it’s no good, really. (Plus, it looks like I could’ve produced it on my home computer - no letterhead so it’s kind of useless in some ways)
3. Tomorrow I’m going to see my back doctor. I’ve been going to this medical center for 3-4 years now for my back. I was informed that they will also need a copy of a photo ID even though they took a picture of me to include with my file 2 years ago - now they need a State Issued ID due to a new law enforced by the Federal Trade Commission? I’m assuming it’s due to the clinic also having pain specialists employed along with the Orthopedic Surgeons, but I don’t know the exact law, or why... I can only assume that since it’s trade it has to do with Pharmaceuticals.
Anyway, these things all came into effect within the last 6 mos. or so, AFAIK. Thought it was a little odd, not that I might not agree in some cases it’s a good idea. And, most of the “problem” is because of my own irresponsibility in letting my id expire... If I hadn’t it’d be no big deal and not so stressing... Just a little odd — especially the FTC situation with my doctor.
**Please spare the comments about costs & fees through Tax Prep services everyone, I know - it’s not like I have never done our taxes myself. This is an emergency situation this year (medical bills & lost work) due to our daughter being sick and us still not having anything to spare after using our savings when our husband was off work for about 6-7 months last year...). It always seems we are low on money this time of year, and I’m happy with knowing I don’t have to worry about problems of any kind, really - it’s worth it for us most years...)