Reply to Thread

This site may earn a commission from merchant affiliate links, including eBay, Amazon, and others.

Message: <blockquote data-quote="ASP785" data-source="post: 2084224" data-attributes="member: 12170">I am struggling to understand the points you are trying to make. You are simply quoting exisiting programs back to me, programs in which I am aware of. If you are only looking at payroll withholdings, the 10% wouldn't make sense. More manufacturing jobs increases the revenue generated by municipalties from things like sales and property taxes and supports further economic activity in service related industries. Without all the data, it is tough to quantify the economic impact.When you stated ad valorem, I interpreted your post to mean an additional tax, hence why I thought you were suggesting a VAT. The government can and does create jobs regularly. Saying it doesn't is misguided. However, that really wasn't my point, so I would have phrased it differently. My point was along the lines of what you stated, in that governmen'ts roll should be to foster the environment of economic activity.If you are simply arguing for the sake of arguing, then this conversation will end here. I have nothing to prove over the internet. If you are wanting to dialogue on legitimate ideas to increase Oklahoma's manufacturing base, then my appologies, let's continue the discussion. However, I will readily admit I have not researched the topic to the extent where I could provide a full dissertation and am not prepared nor inclined to do so at this time.</blockquote>