[wmichgrad]

"Clearly we need to have a cigarette tax passed. Clearly it must be effective July 1," Granholm said. "Clearly any delays in the tax will result in cuts to the Medicaid system."

Now that she can't use education funding, Jennifer "Dumbo" Granholm is trying to use Medicaid to blackmail new "sin" taxes through. What about cutting overhead?

[backhoe]

Funny, isn't it? When a business or a family runs short of money, they cut spending. This simple common-sense response appears to be an alien concept to any government entity.

[VRWC_minion]

"There really isn't a financial reason for doctors to treat Medicaid patients," said Colin Ford, a lobbyist for the Michigan State Medical Society.

Yes there is. Its called charity. When I was a kid, my family doctor had patients who didn't pay full rates. As an adult, i have some needy clients who I don't charge full rates and even some done free.

[Just another Joe]

"Clearly we need to have a cigarette tax passed. Clearly it must be effective July 1," Granholm said. "Clearly any delays in the tax will result in cuts to the Medicaid system."

Clearly Granholme is a tax and spend a$$hole.
Why is it that any budget shortfall MUST be made up for by 20% of the public?
If ALL the public use the amenities ALL the public should be taxed to pay for it.
This is becoming such blatant social engineering that those who don't see it should be made to retake the eye exam if they have a drivers license.

[SheLion]

When your too spineless to cut spending, stick it to smokers and claim it's for their own good!

[Gabz]

Yo, Granholm.............kiss my................

[wjcsux]

Hey governor, Socialism doesn't work! Cut the give away programs!