Wednesday, May 20, 2009

DPT Cultural Series


To appease those contemplative people in the shoutbox who feel that this blog lacks a certain cultural awareness or intelligence, I thought I would bring up an article from usatoday.com. There is a measure before the Senate Finance Committee proposing a tax increase on beer, wine, and liquor. The proceeds from this tax would be used to fund a health care initiative for uninsured Americans. Taxes per six-pack would rise by 48 cents, or 145 percent. So, DPT community, what are your thoughts on this proposal that directly impacts our weekly gatherings?

And for those of you who are not interested in this particular discussion, look, hot German girls with massive...beers.

17 comments:

Chandler said...

Wouldn't "uninsured Americans" include illegal Aliens within our borders? Personally I'm against Universal Health Care. And 145% increase is huge. Sure, you might think $0.48 per six pack isn't a lot... but how much do we spend on alcohol a year? Probably $3,000+? So I'll pay an extra $200 a year in tax even though I already pay my own taxes and my own insurance?

I think it's a dangerous political move for anyone to endorse a tax on alcohol. Not that the idea doesn't have merit. But there's got to be OTHER wasteful government spending we can cut in order to fund a similar program.

bull said...

Why is it only the people that drink beer, smoke cigarettes, or drink surgary drinks have to pay for health care for every American??? Does it seem like a form of discrimination to anyone else?!?!

Geoff said...

That's right Chandler, for starters we can cut out sight seeing in Air Force 1, high speed railroads, and the IRS...

Chandler said...

But the high-speed rail system to connect Orlando with Jacksonville, Tampa and Miami was TOTALLY a great idea. Hahaha

Jared said...

I'm wiling to pay 7 1/2 cents per beer for everyone living in America, legal or not (they are still human beings that deserve to ba able to see a doctor) to have health care coverage. I have insurance and it still cost over $3K when I recently had to go to the hospital. That would be crippling to somebody who can't find work right now. A large percent of our credit problems are due to the insane costs of health care. Government helping out might reduce overbilling done by doctors, and overcharging done by insurance companies, because they pretty much would be the insurance company.

Chandler said...

Will you pay 15 cents per beer so I don't have to?

Jared said...

I'll think about it.

bull said...

I'll just keep my free health care....suckers!!!!

barflett said...

i'll cover your beer tax Chandler. you can only handle like two, so that's 30 cents extra a night? Cake.

Chuckers said...

I agree with the Gerewolf on all points.
When I got sick it cost me almost $20K after both surgeries. Think about how much the insurance company paid from their portion. There is a more efficient way of managing health care and better cost to be had for all.

the blond in the very front is Hotttt!

bull said...

Forget the girl, I'll take the beer!!!

Rollo said...

Those are huge beers! Those girls must have strong muscles!

Florian said...

Actually, they just look huge. I'm sure those are "mass krugs" which is just a liter of beer. The biggest difference is that in Germany they leave some space in the glass so the beer has a nice head to it. They don't fill it all the way to the top with beer like they do here.

Nate Dawg said...

If this would create healthcare I would be all for it but I doubt that will ever happen so this is a horrible idea.

I agree with Chandler on cutting down on other government spending...

Nate Dawg said...

Chuckers I hear you on the Blonde! JIMP'ed in my pants a lil bit lol.

And yes impressed by the huge beers...whether they are larger than a liter or not they have to be fairly heavy...that would be a tough decision deciding between the blonde and the beer. I'll take her after she pours that beer all over her

Nate Dawg said...

True story Chan...true story

Chandler said...

Basically, you have no reservations.