Comments for Tax Day Open Letter at http://www.hatchforsenate.com , comment 1 to 10 out of 10 comments http://www.hatchforsenate.com Sun, 05 Sep 2010 00:45:21 +0100 FeedCreator 1.7.3 http://www.hatchforsenate.com/blog/tax-day-open-letter#comment-42 Dear Mr. Hatch, As a longtime Republican, I feel so disenfranchised. While I was feeling comfortable after the 1st George W. term when the Republicans had control, your chances for reforming things like health care, entitlements, the tax code and immigration with reasonable plans were completely squandered. It wasn't until the end of his second term that a lot of us woke up and realized that we should have been holding your feet to the fire sooner. Now we have a Congress that is completely out of control and a President who needs a lesson in economics 101. David Walker has a stern warning for our nation and the frat boys in Washington continue throwing bigger and bigger parties. I have a Savior, we need leadership in the form of Thomas Jefferson, Jr. Where ever he/she comes from, I don't care. There will come a day when this nation will judge a man on the content of his SOUL and NOT the color of his skin. - Penny Nikel Thu, 16 Apr 2009 17:13:56 +0100 http://www.hatchforsenate.com/blog/tax-day-open-letter#comment-41 Senator Hatch - Thank you for writing this letter. Regardless of your political persuasion, simple economics, and more importantly, history has shown that lowering tax levels increases output and economic wealth. While I agree with other comments that the increases in federal spending is not a new phenomenon, it's clearly on an unsustainable pace given the new initiatives and plans set forth by this administration. Those opposing your open letter seem to be confronting the matter with the "you did it so now it's our turn mentality." It's short-sighted to ignore the implications of debt, inflation, and a less productive economy in the long run in return for social programs that would be better suited for the market to develop and monitor. We support your initiative and please accept our support for your work and efforts. -The Free Market Voice www.freemarketvoice.com - Scott Sambucci Wed, 15 Apr 2009 18:54:53 +0100 http://www.hatchforsenate.com/blog/tax-day-open-letter#comment-40 Sen Hatch, I am sick of the bickering, I remember when Reagan would not protect American jobs from illegal dumping from S Korea and Japan and then he made millions in adds for the Japanese. I remember when Reagan buried us in debt as well for armaments he never planned on using. Mr Hatch, I am sick of the debates. I want action. Christopher is right. our own UTARNG because of the mormons being against wars make sure our Utah troops get the least amount of funding, and Mr Hatch you got millions of dollar for several new buildings with fed dollars, in Camp Williams. You gave local contractors jobs. So, if we do nothing nothing will happen. Our govt has done this bailout before and it helped get us out of that depression. You sir can do more to regulate banking and short selling et al. DO IT! Stop the bickering. Fix what got us into this mess in the first place and make darn sure it never ever happens again!!! We can fund pork barrel projects but we are cutting programs for people who cannot care for themselves. Shame on us! - Cathie Wed, 15 Apr 2009 18:09:54 +0100 http://www.hatchforsenate.com/blog/tax-day-open-letter#comment-39 I appreciate your comments in this letter. I especially agree with your statement, "By cutting wasteful spending, eliminating ineffective government programs, and dealing with our long-term entitlement crisis, we can put our fiscal house in order without raising taxes." This is absolutely true. The solution to the problem is to simply vote against any bill that would commit the government to spend money on something that is outside of its constitutional authority. Until you do this, however, this letter holds little moral authority. As Connor said, it is easy to oppose government spending when the Democratic party proposes it. I don't remember, however, this sentiment when the Republican party was in power. The "long train of abuses" in taxes has been happening for decades now, under the supervision of both parties. Under your supervision. Particularly since you have voted for increases in government spending in the past. Well, we'll accept your position now, if you are willing to hold to it even when your Republican friends are the ones proposing the spending. Please stop spending our future. - Jeffrey T. Wed, 15 Apr 2009 17:29:59 +0100 http://www.hatchforsenate.com/blog/tax-day-open-letter#comment-38 The Utah National Guard is completely bereft of equipment. I served in Iraq with the UTARNG and we depleted what we had there. Taxes is what replaces that gear. The Salt Lake Police Department is looking at the possibility of having to layoff officers. The state education board is talking about letting non-tenured teachers go. It is our tax money that pays for that. Cut taxes and you cut out those jobs. I also agree with the other comments on this board that your stance is very hypocritcal. I don't remember seeing an open letter to President Bush when he promoted the massive TARP bailout. When he announced massive spending bills to fund OIF, there were no complaints. Now that his term is over several states are laying off teachers, police officers, firefighters, and corrections officers. Prisons are being closed and youth programs are being terminated. It is government spending fueled by taxes that provides for these programs and keeps people employed. - Christopher Wed, 15 Apr 2009 17:15:22 +0100 http://www.hatchforsenate.com/blog/tax-day-open-letter#comment-36 You voted FOR the bailouts, you voted FOR the stimulus. You don't join us in outrage for where the country is going, you're helping STEER IT! You're a liar of the worst sort - you hide behind your faith and assume that those of us of the same faith will support you blindly as you help rob this country and strip us of all resources. You don't represent Utah and you don't represent conservatives in any way shape or form. Be an honorable man and just STEP DOWN! - Phil801 Wed, 15 Apr 2009 16:35:13 +0100 http://www.hatchforsenate.com/blog/tax-day-open-letter#comment-35 I find it less than humorous that your open letter reeks of hypocrisy. While the Republicans had control of Congress we saw a three fold increase in the size of the Federal government. Where was your responsible spending then? Both parties are corrupt and only look toward their continued existence. I think we would all be better served by disbanding all parties. A 'Party' would only be allowed to exist to support a specific candidate or issue for that election cycle only. Otherwise parties, lobbies, etc. like all organisms will grow to the point where they only seek their own continuation regardless of party planks, etc. - Ekim Wed, 15 Apr 2009 16:25:26 +0100 http://www.hatchforsenate.com/blog/tax-day-open-letter#comment-34 Let Orrin Hatch's vote record on bailouts speak for themselves. http://projects.washingtonpost.com/congress/members/h000338/votes/ You're part of the problem. - Jared Wed, 15 Apr 2009 16:25:08 +0100 http://www.hatchforsenate.com/blog/tax-day-open-letter#comment-33 I am getting extra money via my son paycheck. I have to stay home now because of my adult child with autism. We are getting a 250 check that I am using to buy tires and brakes for my car thus helping the economy. I also bought some clothes with this money via my child's ssi. thank god! - Cathie Wed, 15 Apr 2009 16:01:12 +0100 http://www.hatchforsenate.com/blog/tax-day-open-letter#comment-32 Senator Hatch, It's quite easy to criticize a budget when it's being proposed by your political opposition. You would be far more credible with this letter if you were a crusader for "[stopping] tax increases and [finding] ways to reduce growth in spending" during Republican administrations, notorious themselves for big deficits, big budgets, and last fall's bailout. Nevertheless, I look forward to whatever efforts you may be implementing to both stop the bloodletting and fix the wound. Until you start talking about the Federal Reserve and the inflation tax, though, I remain skeptical that the solutions you suggest will be effective at stemming the tidal wave that might soon capsize our ship of state. After all, I and others believe that you've been contributing to the problem for some time now. - Connor Wed, 15 Apr 2009 15:31:29 +0100