"It is wrong to propose to use the taxing authority of the government in a manner that is arbitrary, punitive, and targeted on a single group of people who they have deemed as having acted improperly."Sen. Gregg goes on to blame "the Administration’s failure to conduct proper oversight" for prompting what the House did on Thursday -- a predictably partisan play by a guy who, after flirting with an Obama-Biden cabinet post, needs to reclaim the favor of his GOP colleagues.
I'll overlook that, because Sen. Gregg is right about the House bill. He closes his three-paragraph statement with a reminder:
"Remember, it was the abuse of the power to tax by the British government that led to our revolution, and we should not forget that fact or those principles of fairness and equity that led to the creation of our nation in the first place."While I doubt that The People will revolt over the unconstitutional taxation of insurance-company execs, Sen. Gregg makes a proper point. Considering the government's abuse of its derived power -- now, on the horizon and in the not-so-distant past -- it's wise to remind our elected officials that revolution is always on the table.
For now, it's good to know that at least one Senator has read the Constitution. I'd also like to think that Sen. Gregg takes his state's motto -- "Live free or die" -- to heart.
