I've been asked that question quite often over the past year, and I've asked the same question of myself. Frankly, an answer eludes me. But retirement can be an opportunity to strike off in new directions. One such opportunity will present itself this coming Tuesday, March 15. AARP Michigan is sponsoring a rally at the State Capitol in Lansing to protest our new Governor's plan to tax seniors and low-income wage earners in order to pay for corporate tax cuts. AAPR's web site explains the purpose of the rally:
AARP Michigan is hosting a rally in reaction to a State Budget proposal presented by the Governor that calls for over $1 billion in tax increases on retirees, seniors and the working poor, while cutting quality-of-life programs and services by $1.2 billion and giving businesses a $1.8 billion tax cut. AARP believes this budget is an all out attack on older Michiganders. We believe what our members are getting in this plan is a much higher tax bill and reduced services. This plan would raise taxes on 1.1 million seniors in exchange for a business tax cut, while also reducing spending for public schools and universities, police and fire fighters, local road repairs and other vital programs and services. This is unfair and unacceptable!Join us!
I've never been a person to march around a state building carrying a sign. That's just not my personality. Yet with all the current talk about fiscal austerity, fairness, shared sacrifice, etc., few Americans know that many major corporations pay no corporate income tax in the U.S. It amazes me, for example, that as an individual, I pay more income tax than ExxonMobil... or GE... or Wells Fargo Bank... or Citigroup... or Bank of America. So, God willing, on Tuesday I'll see what's happening at the Capitol. •••It’s Not Fair! Rally
Location: Michigan State Capitol Building, east steps
Corner of Michigan Avenue and Capitol Avenue
Lansing
Date: Tuesday, March 15, 2011
Time: 11:00 am to 1:00 pm
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