California Prop 32 would end political payroll deductions for corporations and labor unions. Both sides are spending millions on this measure (with the “no” side — all union money — spending MANY millions MORE against it).
But here’s a point that’s seldom mentioned — even by Prop 32 supporters. Labor union dues are 100% tax deductible. About 75% of union dues are used (directly or indirectly) for politics.
Hence unions and their members advocate and contribute with PRE-tax dollars, whereas those contributing voluntarily must use AFTER-tax dollars. Even corporate payroll deductions for politics (which are voluntary and would be banned under Prop 32) are treated as after-tax dollars.
Let’s level the playing field. ALL political contributions should be with after-tax dollars. End the unions’ huge secret tax loophole.
Vote YES on Prop 32.
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Here’s union SD POA union mouthpiece Brian Marvel with his thoughtful Twitter response:
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Brian Marvel @BrianMarvel
@sandiegorostra That was a #Whopper of a story. I think I heard Burger King calling @SD_TaxFighters. They need a new spokesperson.
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Think maybe I hit a nerve??
Brian, like Biden, is most comfortable with snide Twitter comments. He does NOT like to engage more open and detailed discourse — and wisely so.
To use the famous Burger King quote — Brian, “Where’s the beef?”
NOTE: I’ll be indisposed for several hours. Fear not — I’ll be back around 6 PM today (Tuesday).