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What’s your Opinion? Should soldiers be exempt from state income tax as an incentive to move to Kentucky?
Posted by:
My KNE on
April 7, 2008 at
11:02AM EST
A measure to exempt active duty military from Kentucky’s state income tax was not included in the 2008-10 budget that passed 74-21 in the House late Wednesday night in Frankfort, but local officials insist it is the smart thing to do since more soldiers and their families will be attracted to our state as they relocate to Fort Campbell.
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They will not be more attracted to living in a dump to begin with. It is a crock of sh*!. Let them live in Clarksville and pay all those taxes on everything they do. When they finally wise up they eventually start shopping in Ky. If they are not going to give the tax break to all Kentuckians then they don't need to pass a bill even considering tax exempt status for one specific group of people. It is discrimination and every legislator who votes in favor of it should be voted out of office and the Chamber of Commerce should be run right out of town for trying to push a trash bill like this through the legislature. The Chamber should be run out of town to begin with for sticking their nose where it does not belong in other areas of this community and trying to play politics.
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Posted by: Iwillbhigh on April 7, 2008 11:01PM EST
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KY girl get over yourself and that self belief that he did it out of duty, when in reality he did it out of need. His family needed money, he needed money for school, whatever the case may be it all boils down to money and what the military was offering. There is no one in Iraq deserving of the ignorance put forth by this administration. Iraq is nothing more then a playground of hate being played out on national T.V. terrorist were non existant in that country before we arrived, now thanks to the good ole' U.S. of A. they are around every corner looking to bag them an American. Iraq is a hunting ground much like Afghanistan was during the Russian invasion back in the early 80's, where future terrorist are going to cut their teeth and gain their followers much like Osama did. Speaking of Osama, has the military taken care of him yet????? No, so don't talk to me about little hubby picking up a gun and fighting for me or my rights to do anything. That is the only war that should be going on right now. I will not be calling on the military for a thing, don't you worry about that. I am more then capable and fully stocked to take care of myself should a terrorist want to play here in the homeland.
The whole problem with the Chambers plan is they deny reality and substitute their own. They need to stick to what they are supposed to be doing and that is recruiting business and manufacturing jobs rather then trying to create a tax free zone in Hoptown. They look at things backwards and try to play politics. Rather then taking care of the residents who are here already and will remain here no matter if they are military or not they seek to pander and have yet to propose a real solution to the problems this county faces. Military people already shop in and around here because they don't have to pay the outrageous sales taxes they pay in Tennessee, at least the ones who have any sense or know anything about money. I could not and would not in good conscience back anything even remotely close to this if it were offered to me because I have a sense of duty about me that everyone should pay their fair share no matter who they are or think they are. It spits in the face of every local here.
I am so happy you are a "flag waving" military wife. Good for you. Just like your hubby though you knew what you were getting into and to expect to be treated as a rockstar because of it isn't going to happen, at least in my eyes. It isn't a matter of me disliking the military at all. It is a matter of everyone is created equal and therefore responsible for their share in the economic progress or regress of a community. To try and pander a city away because your own plan is ridiculous to begin with undercuts the very people you are here to serve. By that I mean the Chamber is in control of this town right now and will sell out whenever possible in order to save their collective as**s, otherwise they are a non factor and should be disbanded.
Believe me when I tell you this. The military is an important cog in the machinery of this nation, but they are by no means on task when it comes to Iraq. Iraq did nothing in the time prior to the attacks on the U.S. , that has been well documented and the only reason it is important right now is because it has served as a lightning rod for all Islamic extremist. Whether we are there or in some other country there will always be someone trying to kill Americans in the name of God somewhere. The attack on this country came from Afghanistan along with the Taliban, Al-queda was responsible for taking more lives then Pearl Harbor. I realize hubby is just following orders and that individual thought is not something they like people to have in the military. Just because someone tells you it is so does not mean it is. Sometimes individual thought is the best tool one has when it comes to defusing a situation that should not even be, to begin with. So you keep believing what they feed you and I will be waiting for the terrorist to pop up here, and will handle my business when it is neccessary to.
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I do not think the military should get a tax exemption as an incentive to move to KY. The men and women in uniform VOLUNTARILY signed up for their position - they knew they would be sent overseas at some point, deployed to war zones, etc. Giving them an exemption would be like giving me a gas allowance because I VOLUNTARILY work in Nashville and have to commute every day. Obviously, that's ridiculous.
The military will make the left turn to Hopkinsville and shop at our few stores to save money in taxes. If you want to live here, too, great - but you'll join the ranks of the rest of us and pay a state income tax.
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Posted by: Iwillbhigh on April 8, 2008 11:16PM EST
This community is not going to get any bigger then it is due to the fact that it is located so close to Clarksville. Sure there will be some spill over but it is not going to become a metropolis ever. This town is run by idiots who do everything a$$backwards. They deny any problems that exist and act as if the town is all hunky dory. Just look at the top story of the day for God sake. Beautification is not going to solve anything. Go out and arrest some of those criminals that the Chamber denies we have. There is too much within a resonable distance for people to travel to for this town to see any sustainable growth without any jobs that are worth a crap, which is what the Chamber is supposed to be doing. Not pushing tax free legislation, but recruiting manufacturers and business that will sustain what is here already. Then when that is dealt with worry about growth and tax free crap. Until you can solve the problems for those who live here already, don't worry about what you don't have.
Trying to get by, they recieve combat pay and insurance and any ammenities the military can get them in touch with. I agree that hazard pay for civil servants is a much better deal then what they get but those are the breaks when it comes to accepting a job. I have benefitted from my hazard pay and earned every penny of it. Tax free is not the answer to anything at this point though especially when the city can't even pay to keep up the sidewalks they laid in the first place.
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Whatever I want some of what you are smoking. I think for myself and always have that is why I was smart enough not to join the military. I did not nor have I ever needed anyone to tell me what to do or how to do it, unlike your hubby. Don't be a hater just because neither one of you had the foresight or where with all to get a job worth a crap. Your hubby goes to fight because more then likely he is an ego maniacal sort who is biting at the bit to kill someone legally, as you sit at home taking care of the brood he has left you with.
I love how you automatically judge me as a pot smoking, Hillary supporter. ROFLMAO The facts could not be further from the truth. I will just leave it at that, because in the end this is not a discussion of patriotism nor is it one of presidential politics. It is about creating a tax free zone for people such as yourself and the family"Whatever".
You also might want to check or edit your messages before typing mad and posting them because they tend to make little sense.
In the end the tax free zone is rubbish, just like the Chamber of Commerce pushing it. Why not stop with the personal attacks and argue the point at hand????? That being why a military person should hold a higher position in a free, tax paying society and how that would benefit Hoptown. In the end I believe you will find you don't have a leg to stand on.
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Posted by: Iwillbhigh on April 9, 2008 11:15PM EST
Yet again Whatever calm down and breathe this is a discussion about taxes, the personal attacks do nothing for the discussion. If I say "I'm Sorry", will that make it all better. I am glad you are proud of hubby and I am sure he is a fine, outstanding citizen. However he is no better then anyone on this discussion board nor are you, so to get back on topic I will ask again what leg do you have to stand on when it comes to a tax break or tax free zone created specifically for military only as opposed to all other tax paying citizens???????
Counseling is for people who cannot or will not think for themselves and need someone to tell them what they feel. I deal with my emotions quite well. Thank you for your concern though Whatever.
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I'm not sure what all this is about with soldiers and taxes or whatever but I don't think anyone should have to do anything they don't want to no matter what. So I guess it just depends if they want to.
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