Archive for March 2023
I Just found this article by Scott Olster, Editor at Large at Linked In.
https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/what-would-take-end-poverty-america-scott-olster
Here’s just one paragraph that says it all, I think.
“This is such a wealthy nation. There’s a study published recently that showed that if the top 1% of income earners just pay the taxes they owed, we could raise an additional $175 billion a year. That’s just about enough to lift everyone out of poverty. So we have the resources.”
See my previous blog on the simple solution to the Social Security problem. Why doesn’t it happen? Obviously there are complex social and moral issues behind the stalemate. Maybe greed? I hope soon to be reviewing David Enrich’s The Spider Network.
https://www.amazon.com/s?k=The+Spider+Network&i=stripbooks&crid=2A3PBVA6WXVPU&sprefix=the+spider+network%2Cstripbooks%2C96&ref=nb_sb_noss_2
Why is the fairest, simplest, and most direct solution to funding social security not proposed? Why is not everyone paying in at the same rate? Why are the very wealthy given special license not to pay?
Try googling this question: “When Do the Rich Stop Paying into Social Security in 2023?”
I just posted the following review on amazon.com and Goodreads.
25 Meters to God by Tad M. Weiss
A truly emotional and inspiring book. It’s rare to find a story being told even as it occurs, but this is what happens here because it includes “Maggie’s Caring Bridge” entries written as the events were unfolding. It is a beautiful, ultimately joyful story as we are carried through the horror of Maggie’s original accident to the amazing victory of her recovery. I was brought to tears by the support of the community of friends and believers who set their alarms for times in the middle of the night to pray so Maggie’s parents could get refreshing sleep. I was impressed by the breadth of that community with their ability and willingness to provide material bounties as well as friendly personal aide and devotion. Besides, as a practicing psychologist I was delighted to see Tad’s own growth progress as the family made their way through the ordeal. The charm is that he was so honest about it. My prayer would be that every wounded child could have the full parental and financial attention and support Wendy and Tad were able to give to Maggie. And I do recommend that you allow yourself the depths to which this book will carry you.
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