When government taxes us claiming its for a certain need, all the while knowing only a portion will actually reach the so-called need, that’s a Tax Grab. That’s reaching into our pockets and snatching our money
A commentary by Alan Forseth Kamloops, BC ~~ April 12 th , 2019 What is a tax grab , the Armchair Mayor asked today, in an editorial, where he also commented that ‘ TAX GRAB’ is such a nasty term . I’ll now present an edited version of his editorial, but I also encourage you to read the full commentary ( CLICK HERE ). Now let me begin by stating I’m not sure if he’s playing the devils advocate, or sincere in asking ... or just stirring things up for a reaction. Regardless, here is some of his commentary, upon which I will comment: I’m curious to know what a tax grab is. We throw it out there right and left whenever we get mad at being taxed for something ... the new federal carbon tax now in effect in Saskatchewan, Manitoba, Ontario and New Brunswick, as well as the current high gas prices in BC. Together they’ve renewed debate over the B.C. carbon tax, which isn’t part of the federal tax. The carbon tax is being characterized as a...