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Originally Posted by aceventura3
I have already made the point that it is inefficient to have the federal government funding state programs compared to the states collecting and spending money on their own programs. Federal spending should be for the common good. I think health care for children is a common good issue and should not be subject to the wealth or whims of individual states. Every child should be treated the same, address should not be a factor.
Also the fundamental problem with the tobacco tax to fund this program is not only is it regressive in nature, but it is asking a specific group to pay for a program that we all should pay for.
It is pretty easy to shout lets do the right thing and then ask someone else to pay for it. If this program passes it should be paid for through general funds.
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ace....I propose a deal, with you....
I'll support your "every state on it's own"....independently raising taxes to sustain it's own programs....and when your changes take effect...and the impact of them is felt..... I have your approval to leaflet the residents of these two states:
http://www.statehealthfacts.org/prof...6&cat=1&ind=10
http://www.statehealthfacts.org/prof...0&cat=1&ind=10
.....to inform and encourage them to move to your county. I'll use a catchy slogan like..... there is more quality of life and better opportunity awaiting in ace's county.....even if I have to camp in a vacant lot there....or sleep on a park bench....than there is living where I live now.....