Comments on: Ballot initiatives would be devastating, local leaders say

By: Scott Hente

Scott Hente — Wed, 25 Aug 2010 23:40:40 +0000

I did look at the site you referenced, as well as all of the other info posted on their website. Unfortunately, they give no basis for their statement of the “facts” and do not provide any supporting evidence or documentation to back up their claims.

I also noticed that while they are quite open as to telling us who is funding the opposition to these three ballot measures (the opposition at least believes in following the rules and disclosing that information) they won’t tell you who is funding their support. But I understand, I would be embarrassed to have my name associated with these initiatives also.

By: Matt

Matt — Wed, 25 Aug 2010 22:23:34 +0000

This is my favorite of all:

http://cotaxreforms.com/opponents.php

Look at all of those PRIVATE employers that know that this measure would cost jobs. Who do you think pays for those companies to be able to hire workers? Here’s a hint – its not other private industries.

By: Matt

Matt — Wed, 25 Aug 2010 21:41:23 +0000

There really is not such thing as “facts” when it comes to conjecture, and I don’t really trust the “facts” coming from the bill’s writers. Here’s another set of analyses by the Bell Policy Insitute:

http://bellpolicy.org/node/1231

Here’s some interesting “facts.”

The State, City, and County governments often use Private contractors and non-profits to provide services. To pass these bills would severely limit the revenue received by the government to provide services such as education, prisons, courts, Medicaid, colleges, public safety (police/fire), etc.

For example, these provisions would virtually eliminate Medicaid in Colorado. Medicaid is paid for through Federal matching dollars. If the State fails to pony-up, we lose on Federal dollars. Medicaid funds thousands of healthcare jobs in Colorado – many non-profit and private.

Private firms build and repair roads and bridges. This legislation cuts that funding by 27%.

Shall I go on?

By: Webrunner

Webrunner — Wed, 25 Aug 2010 20:46:48 +0000

There is quite a bit of misinformation from the Officials (politicians) and the Chamber of Commerce. The doom and gloom stated is without facts. The actual facts can be found at http://cotaxreforms.com/examples.php These tax initiatives would actually benefit Colorado in the long run, would not cause net job loss, and would provide of a more healthy business environment. Small businesses are the main source of new jobs, and it’s the small businesses that are hurt by increased taxes, regulations, and other mandates from the State Capitol.

Please get the facts before you vilify these taxpayer initiatives.