People across the U.S. are divided on their opinion of Obamacare, with conservatives generally believing that it is unconstitutional and the methods by which it was enacted fraudulent. Secret meetings, behind the scenes arm twisting, the Louisiana Purchase, the Cornhusker Kickback were just some of the tools used to enact this bill. Now waivers or exemptions are being given for special groups.
Those in favor of the bill are generally liberal and, in my opinion, believers in the Nanny State. They have the belief that the government is better equipped to make decisions for the individual than the individual is. (Ever hear of Mustang Ranch in Nevada. The government can't even run a whore house profitably, what makes anyone reasonably think they can run healthcare). A former worker of mine (yes, I actually hired him) is convinced that universal health care with solve everyone's health problems because everyone will have access to health care.
What does this have to do with little Farr West, UT? I recently received a notice in the mail along with my water and garbage bill. The city is "exploring the possibility of offering residents a city-wide recycling program." The notice goes on to state that "ALL" residents with be charged $3.15 per month "regardless of participation."
The notice included a form where households in opposition to the measure could submit a declining vote to the city. If 20% or more of Farr West households vote against the measure, the program will not be implemented. If less than 20% of households respond, then the program will be implemented and everyone will be charged.
Here's the RUB: I have to complete the form and either hand deliver it or mail it (at my expense) to the city. Now I'm not opposed to getting involved. I've attended and spoken at city council meetings before. But they've stacked the deck in the favor of a business that wants a handout from the citizens of Farr West!
- If you are an "Equal Pay" customer, you probably don't even open the bill, let alone read it.
- Most people don't respond to the "garbage" the receive in the mail.
- 20% must respond negatively, why not make it 80% must respond affirmatively?
I'm proud to have sent in by declining vote. Will it make a difference? I hope so, but realize that it will probably not, because they've stacked the deck. They asked for reasons why I was opposed. I used the front and back of the little form that I voted on. My reasons are as follows:
- This action exceeds the role of Farr West City government.
- The Farr West City should not be endorsing a particular business.
- The Farr West City should have requested all households to respond, not just the households against the measure. You've stacked the deck in Econo Waste favor.
- Negative impact on organizations that recycle as part of fund raisers.
- Econo Waste will make profit at the expense of those who don't want to participate. Is the mayor or city council receiving a kickback from this action?
- It should be a completely voluntary action - not another government mandate. Sounds like another incarnation of the Obamacare health care bill
- Econo Waste should give each household that particpates a $3.15 credit on their bill. They make money recycling and charge us for it. Sounds like misguided government to me.
The only difference between Obamacare and the Farr West City Recycling Program is the magnitude. A school teacher once shared a paraphrased quote with me. She said: "Those that willingly give up a little bit of freedom for a little bit of security, will end up with neither." I might add that "they deserve neither."
This is just another example of how government, at all levels, believe they know what is best for the individual and will do all they can to tilt the scales in their favor. It's time to vote out the mayor and city council of Farr West even if this action doesn't pass. The very action of stacking the deck in favor of a proposal is grounds for impeachment due to unethical behavior.
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