Congressman Moran,
I just saw that you voted for the 90% tax on the AIG bonuses. Shame on you. The bonuses were lawful, and the stimulus package guaranteed that they could be paid. I was completely against the stimulus package, but I am for following the law. The law said the bonuses were legal, so the AIG employees should not be punished.
You do not have the right to abuse your legislative power by singling out individuals for punishment. You do not have the power to pass ex post facto laws. This is unconstitutional! What were you thinking? I would like to know why you would vote for this unconscionable power grab. As your constituent, please email me and try to explain your vote.
cptacek
Dear Congressman Moran
March 20th, 2009 at 05:19 am
March 20th, 2009 at 01:32 pm 1237555927
March 20th, 2009 at 03:07 pm 1237561663
March 20th, 2009 at 09:45 pm 1237585510
March 23rd, 2009 at 10:40 pm 1237848056
"I have consistently opposed every stimulus and bailout plan championed by both the Obama and Bush administrations. This week we were reminded why the federal government should not have gone down the bailout route in the first place.
I spoke on the House floor this week only to express my strong disgust to the bonuses AIG granted to high-level executives of the company. I also reminded my fellow Members of Congress that the fault also lies with Congress and the administration. This kind of situation is to be expected when the government intervenes and risks taxpayer dollars into private businesses. It is not a surprise. History has proven that the federal government has little ability to manage private business well.
Later in the week, the House passed legislation seeking a return of the AIG bonuses utilizing the tax code. While I voted in favor of this resolution, it was done to express my outrage at Wall Street’s disconnect with the American taxpayer and a message to Treasury Secretary Geithner that we must put accountability in place and protect the taxpayers. The tax code should not have to be used as a weapon against unethical behavior."
Not a strong argument, in my opinion.
March 24th, 2009 at 09:08 pm 1237928913