The State Legislature in Colorado is a prime example of the political divide that we in this country suffer from. In control we have those who believe that tax and spend policy is best. A policy in which government is the solution to the problems of the people.
On the other side are those who see government not as a solution but a hindrance to solving problems. A reduction in taxes and a more responsible government as answers to the problems faced today.
A committee on job creation is just the latest to expose the problems our government faces. The Democrats on the committee believe that job creation and economic growth can play a vital role in buffering Colorado against the effects of a recession. A huge DUUAAAH on that. Suggested putting money into infrastructure projects that can create jobs. However the way Colorado is set up. A bidding war and closed door negotiations will only decide who gets the contracts to handle these infrastructure projects.
The state also could use incentives and job training at the college level to attract more renewable-energy businesses. However following along with the current thought in Washington D.C. a higher rate of tax is wanted by government to be placed on industry. So why would a company come to Colorado and face higher corporate taxes? They wouldn't.
The Republicans suggested the committee instead reduce burdensome business regulations. The state should concentrate on helping the oil and gas industry, the one area prospering during this economic downturn,said Republican members. A very unpopular concept with the liberal press and academics in State. A clear opposite to what the Democrats propose.
In a brief exchange with the press the ideological difference come through from two State Senators.
Sen. Shawn Mitchell, R-Broomfield, said he hoped the committee's emphasis "doesn't focus on things that are trendy over things that are tried-and-true."
Sen. Jennifer Veiga, D-Denver, replied: "I look forward to exploring all options, trendy or tried- and-true."
Lawmakers on the committee were asked to focus on four areas: 1) developing small businesses and nonprofits; 2) improving infrastructure; 3) expanding the "new energy economy"; 4)stimulating job growth in rural communities.
Democrats spoke of the need to spend money on constructing highways and buildings to put people to work and create something of value for the state. Yet failed to answer how they would fiance these projects. We all know that the answer is to raise funds through higher taxes. With a Democratic liberal controlled legislature, they are not about to cut any spending to find the funds necessary for this. So the only way would be to raise taxes.
Sen. Chris Romer, a Denver Democrat,and son of former state Governor Roy Romer. Said America did much to build its way out of the Great Depression but added the state should not wait "for manna from heaven to fall from the federal government."
Though only half true with his statement he failed to mention that the vamping up of the war machine do to WWII is what really kick started a slow and sluggish economy in 1941.
The bottom line and truth of the matter was summed up by Rep. Joe Rice, the Democrat Representative from Littleton. "I think it's so far been a brutally healthy discussion. We may come up with a hundred things we can do, but we've got to figure out what we've got the money for."
This, the latest in committees to come out and pander solutions just demonstrates the opposition in ideas from both sides and how far apart they are.
I am watching, are you?
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