The Show-me State Shows Us How NOT to Balance a State Budget
The Missouri legislature is considering changes to the state's Medicaid funding proposed by Governor Matt Blunt, which would result in the loss of health care coverage for some 125,000 low-income (mostly working mothers), senior, and disabled citizens. The qualifying income for a Missouri family of three would be $3500/year after deductions. Nice safety net, huh? The proposal also includes eliminating coverage for crutches, wheelchairs, and dental care, because the disabled don't really need that stuff anyway. So whatever happened to so-called "compassionate conservatism"? Why can't the world's richest nation find a way to take care of its most unfortunate citizens? It is so bizarre to turn on the TV and see these new shows like Extreme Makeover that help people who are having severe life problems by remodeling their homes to totally luxurious standards. It's nice to see the generosity and compassion, but it doesn't come anywhere near to solving the problem. It's a drop in the bucket. This country is full of people who are down on their luck--and many of them wouldn't look so wonderful under the glare of studio lights.
I think the time has come for another Robin Hood, because this business of giving the rich tax cuts, and placing the brunt of the tax burden on the middle class and the working poor is really getting out of hand.
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