Taxes, Death, and Other Issues
The real deal on the tax cut. I think I must live in a hole in the ground, because I had heard nothing of this until last night. And I’m conflicted… I think it’s bad policy, but I certainly could use an unexpected $600 rebate.
And while we’re speaking of matters of great import - how about that death penalty? All the fuss over McVeigh made this a topic of conversation around the house this morning. Personally, I am not in favor of the death penalty. I don’t think it works as a deterrent, and I do not see the benefits to society. However, I do see it as destructive to a certain extent of our position as a world leader and a “progressive” and “humanitarian” country. Besides, I would think that the last thing that we as a country, or our judicial system, or even the families of the victims and the survivors themselves would want is to give this man what he wants - a quick death which he views will allow him to become a martyr for his cause. I told MR this morning that karma will take care of him if he were to remain in the prison system…the same way it did Dahmer.
I admit that’s a pretty sick concept - to leave him in jail until someone else kills him, but that isn’t really my point, its just a likely scenario.
Hhhhmmmm, where did all that come from? In other news today, its time to head south after work, to the Loveliest Village on the Plains. We’ll see you all on Monday, and I’m sure Max will have pictures.
