Tuesday, January 8, 2013

Nascar over New Jersey, a Case of Misplaced Priorities

Last week, amid all the hoopla of welcoming new members, and while congress was saying they didn't have time to pass more than a partial aid package to victims of Hurricane Sandy, they did find time to extend a tax break to owners of auto racetracks which will primarily benefit Nascar.  

what eye thynk:   What happened to those campaign promises to fix the deficit and balance the budget by closing all those tax break loopholes?  Are we really supposed to believe that Nascar will go out of business if  forced to pay its full and fair tax burden?

At the same time, Congress struggled to pass a partial, (and shamefully overdue), aid package for New York and New Jersey.  Republicans are calling for equal spending cuts to cover any additional aid for Hurricane Sandy victims. 

I'm sure that there are more than a few Nascar fans among those made homeless by Hurricane Sandy; but, given the choice between funding to rebuild their homes or financing their favorite sport, their choice for priority status would seem plain.

If only Congress could see as clearly.

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