One article that really affected me during Thursday's discussion about New York legalizing gay marriage. It wasn't unethical for them to pass the law just because they will make money from it. I think that's a ridiculous statement. First of all, I don't think gays or lesbians would care if it was ethical or not, because they are just happy to finally have a chance for equality. Second, I think New York legalized same-sex marriages because it's just one more step New York could take to prove their leadership in business innovations in the country. THEN they were like, "Oh, this new market will make us money." The fact that they're doing it to make an extra couple hundred million is absurd. That amount is pocket change! Personally, I am all for same-sex marriages in any state of our country. I have a gay cousin who is over 30 but is so successful in his job and has the best of everything. I'm proud to support them. Maybe this is why my views and ideas are so strong on this topic.
As for Herman Cain's 9-9-9 tax-- I wasn't sure what this was when we had discussed it a few weeks ago. I enjoyed the Businessweek article about it, but I don't support it. I think they're asking for too much in American's tax-dollars, especially the poor. A lower-income family would be most affected and I'm a firm believer that we should target the wealthy. If they're so successful, they can stop buying $250,000 cars for their 16-year old kids and put their money back into the economy.. because in most cases, consumers are why they are successful in the first place!!
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