Governments could increase revenue by taxing religious institutions
I’d like to suggest a way local governments could increase their revenues in these dark economic times. This suggestion would also do away with our country’s false notion of the separation of church and state.
Churches, synagogues and temples — in fact,…
Want to get something out of senators? Take away their health care
With regards Donovan Larson’s posed questions, “How long will Missouri voters put up with our ridiculous senators?” and “When will we and all U.S. citizens get production out of the Senate?” Many think changing representative’s or senators by voting them…
The federal government has gotten too big
Dear Editor:
The Federal government has gotten bigger than it needs to be to perform the three primary functions of making sure that we are able to feed, fuel, and defend ourselves. The government has become so large that it “invites”…
We’ve reached the bottom of the “no new taxes” philosophy
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The drumbeat of “no taxes” is coming to a crescendo as the country, states and cities suffer the consequences of “no new taxes”. The personal responsibility mantra of the Republican Party has lulled us into this “fend-for-yourself” trance leading us…
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Why can’t government operate like a family on a budget?
Why can’t the government have a financial structure similar to a house budget or a business? At home, I’m allowed to spend just so much on whatever. Of course, coupons and sales help a lot. As long as I stay…

