Most current public discussion of health care reform omits our ComingTogether Plan option — by painting a false dichotomy between what we have now and government run health care. We offer a third, more balanced, choice. Read the rest of this entry »
Let's Be Rational about Health Care Rationing
August 30th, 2009Help drug addicts?
July 22nd, 2009Comment: I think that supporting a drug addicts habit is not beneficial to the whole public. If there were to be a welfare system that encompasses all Americans, we would have to regulate the monies distributed to the drug addicts. Read the rest of this entry »
Auto Industry Bailout
January 9th, 2009We see in the news that the American auto industry is having difficult times, but we need to be careful about that generalization. While it is true that the three major US-based companies are in dire financial straits, that is by no means the entire American auto industry. Many other companies have production facilities in the United States. We do not see Toyota and Honda asking for bailouts. Why? Read the rest of this entry »
Tax Credits
October 16th, 2008In the political campaigns of 2008, candidates of both parties have proposed tax credits to accomplish certain social welfare objectives. This is in contrast to the ComingTogether Plan’s approach of separating the tax system from the benefits. Why do we think our approach is better? Read the rest of this entry »
Subprime Financial Crisis: Causes and Solutions
October 9th, 2008Reasons
For the financial crisis of 2007-2009, there is plenty of blame to go around. Generally, the United States economy is robust enough to deal with mistakes — yes, the people that make mistakes suffer, but normally there is not serious impact on the whole economy. In this case, the majority of the people in this country, as well as many others around the world, have experienced difficulties. The following contributed to the perfect storm that resulted in the Subprime Financial Crisis: Read the rest of this entry »
A Personal Example
February 27th, 2007Comment: I am trying to figure out why the system is geared to help the people who have no interest in getting up and working for themselves and their families? I am tired of trying to make it day by day on a slightly above minimum wage, no housing assistance (2-1/2 year waiting list), no child care assistance (I make $60.00 over the allotted limit), cannot get any bill assistance if an emergency arises (ex. car repairs), because I am not receiving TANF… there are no programs for those that are trying to succeed. Read the rest of this entry »
We like the efficiency you propose
October 11th, 2004Comment: Your “Coming Together” program is an innovative proposal for streamlining social support in America, and very worthy of serious discussion. Read the rest of this entry »
A well-thought out plan, but it is too liberal
September 7th, 2004Comment: I think this is a well-thought out plan, but it is too liberal in many aspects. I do not believe that certain people should have to pay for other peoples’ mistakes (such as the single mother). The mother decided on her own free will to have a child, even if that meant she was going to have to work harder. People become dependent on the government too often and that is a shame because government assistance should not become a crutch to people who mess up. I do, however, like that income tax idea because I think income tax brackets are unfair. Read the rest of this entry »
Would teens get benefits?
April 2nd, 2004Comment: One question regarding this income is at what age would it become mandated. Would a 16 year old who wants to leave the authority of his or her parents be given the money? Read the rest of this entry »
Why include billionaires in the plan?
May 27th, 2003Comment: Why should we give a few thousand dollars to Bill Gates? He does not need the money! Read the rest of this entry »
Economic Stimulus
February 21st, 2003In January of 2003, President George W. Bush proposed several programs for the purpose of stimulating the United States’ economy. This article provides comments on these proposals from the viewpoint of the ComingTogether Plan. Read the rest of this entry »
But the Bible says: "No Work, No Eat."
January 18th, 2003Comment: [This proposal] might concern those who argue the biblical mandate given by Paul that those not willing to work should not eat. A guaranteed income, even at minimal levels, might be a disincentive to a productive lifestyle. I would have to do more thinking about how a biblical view of human nature would square with a guaranteed income. Read the rest of this entry »
Your plan means more taxes for me
January 4th, 2003Comment: This plan would be quite a tax increase for me. I earn a six-figure income, but I have so arranged my affairs so that I legally pay well under 10% of that in taxes (including income tax and both the employee and employer payroll taxes [Social Security, Medicare, and unemployment]). Read the rest of this entry »
Not for conservatives, in my opinion
January 9th, 2001Comment: I read the page and came away from it with one prevailing thought. Conservatives will not buy it. Although it appears to be a more up-front and efficient way to manage the redistribution of wealth that already occurs in our society, most conservatives prefer a reduction of that redistribution, not a more efficient way of accomplishing it. Read the rest of this entry »
Letting legislators know about this plan
December 14th, 2000Comment: Awesome idea! Do you have this in a WORD document that we can send to President Bush and all the senators and reps? Read the rest of this entry »
Isn't this plan called “Socialism”?
May 17th, 2010Comment: This plan is called “Socialism.” Programs should not encourage sloth or entitlement attitudes – getting “something for nothing.” It should reward those who work hard. If everyone received basic needs automatically, many people would choose not to work, and eventually there would not be enough tax to pay for basic needs for everyone. There are more poor Read the rest of this entry »
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