Comments on: Would You Support a Tax for Seniors? http://www.decaturmetro.com/2010/10/04/would-you-support-a-tax-for-seniors/ Decatur Georgia News, Events, Atlanta News Fri, 19 Sep 2014 10:05:35 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=4.0 By: Decatur Metro http://www.decaturmetro.com/2010/10/04/would-you-support-a-tax-for-seniors/#comment-63180 Wed, 06 Oct 2010 13:49:54 +0000 http://www.decaturmetro.com/?p=20705#comment-63180 As you’ve often said to me on CSD issues where we’ve disagreed, don’t confuse the opinions of DM posters with the larger opinions of an entire community. :-)

]]> By: Parker Cross http://www.decaturmetro.com/2010/10/04/would-you-support-a-tax-for-seniors/#comment-63107 Wed, 06 Oct 2010 03:05:39 +0000 http://www.decaturmetro.com/?p=20705#comment-63107 “I too would like to take Tai Chi and Zumba. Where do I apply for my local grant?”

To answer your question, DEM, the YMCA offers a sliding scale of fees for the poor and indigent. It is quite easy to apply for, simply ask at the membership desk and they will be happy to help you.

]]> By: karass http://www.decaturmetro.com/2010/10/04/would-you-support-a-tax-for-seniors/#comment-63101 Wed, 06 Oct 2010 02:14:33 +0000 http://www.decaturmetro.com/?p=20705#comment-63101 What gets us riled up in Decatur: Children and dogs in restaurants, school issues, Dollar General, zombies, parking, farm to table, and…..greedy seniors. There are times that I wish I had still had the myopic view I had of Decatur before I started reading this blog.

]]> By: nelliebelle1197 http://www.decaturmetro.com/2010/10/04/would-you-support-a-tax-for-seniors/#comment-63077 Tue, 05 Oct 2010 23:42:59 +0000 http://www.decaturmetro.com/?p=20705#comment-63077 Those things are still tied together – your income is sufficient enough that you can make choices. People on limited or low income simply can’t make choices the same way. I work with poverty populations and have for a decade. Trust me, at certain level, your choices are among toilet paper, paying the rent on time and scrounging $5 so your kid has reduced hot meals at school, not choosing to avoid restaurants so you can save little bit more, for example, or downsizing your house to save money. At certain levels, you are living in the only dump you can afford.

]]> By: nelliebelle1197 http://www.decaturmetro.com/2010/10/04/would-you-support-a-tax-for-seniors/#comment-63076 Tue, 05 Oct 2010 23:38:15 +0000 http://www.decaturmetro.com/?p=20705#comment-63076 Considering the looming explosion of baby boomers, I think we’d be better off placing a tax ON seniors.

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