Scott Tipton’s column in the Friday, Dec. 1 Journal is full of non-truths and half-truths that at best are very deceptive.
First, this tax bill will hurt most Coloradans. It will increase health insurance premiums by at least 10 percent more than they already have gone up by taking away the mandate.
It takes away many exemptions middle class and lower income people have come to depend on. It takes away teachers’ exemption for the class room supplies they buy since our schools are largely underfunded.
It takes away exemptions that college students have for their school loans. Fewer students will be able afford to go to or finish college, or go on to graduate degrees.
Tipton talks about doubling the standard deduction but he does not talk about all the exemptions the bill takes away from the middle and low income folks. He doesn’t mention that doubling the standard deduction will go away in a few years.
Yes, Wall Street is doing great and very happy; they just got a huge gift that will be passed on to their boards and shareholders. Those corporations will not hire more people or increase wages.
He talks about independent analysis that says this is a good bill. Every independent and government analysis I’ve seen says just the opposite.
Tipton voted for the Republican health care bill that would have hurt thousands of Coloradans. He votes against public lands. He votes how the lobbyists tell him to vote.
Time for Tipton to go in 2018!
Larry Berger
Cortez
