McCotter (R-Mich) wants tax deduction for pet care expenses but opposes health care reform

[babylonsister]

This is also the clown who introduced a resolution demanding Obama ‘apologize’ to Cambridge police.


http://michiganmessenger.com/24441/mccotter-wants-tax-deduction-for-pet-care-expenses

McCotter wants tax deduction for pet care expenses
By Todd A. Heywood 8/6/09 3:16 PM


U.S. Rep. Thaddeus McCotter, has introduced legislation to create a tax deduction for pet owners’ expenses related to their pets.

According to the pet industry trade magazine, Pet Product News, McCotter, a Livonia Republican, introduced the legislation July 31 in conjunction with a Pet Product News survey on the industry.

The legislation is being supported by the lobbying arm of the pet industry, the Pet Industry Joint Advisory Council (PIJAC).

According to the PPN story, the proposed legislation will amend the IRS code to allow pet owners to deduct up to $3,500 in pet related expenses, including veterinary care.

Meanwhile, McCotter, who opposes legislation to create national health care reform, has alleged that the Democratic National Committee is planning to protest at his offices.

Congressional Quarterly earlier this year cited the 11th District as a likely battleground in 2010, citing McCotter’s poor showings against vastly underfunded opponents.

[timeforpeace]

1. Is it still health care reform or has it morphed into health insurance reform?

[booley]

2. So I wonder who owns him?

I actually agree with the deduction for pet care. It's expensive and most people view their pets as part of the family so letting a pet die because of lack of money is a horrible thing to have to go through.

HOWEVER, I kind of like HUMANS too and think we should treat them as well if not better. I mean, I like Humans. Many of my best friends are Humans.

[NNN0LHI]

4. agree with the deduction for pet care???

What about the cat lady that lives down the street from me with 30 cats?

You want to support her 30 cats with your tax dollars?

Don

[booley]

5. Hyperbole for fun and profit

Do I want to support a crazy cat lady with 30 cats?

No but then I wouldn't be anyway.

But I suppose you are being facetious?

[Critters2]

6. All 4 of my pets exist because someone neglected to spay or neuter.

So, in some ways, I consider it a service to care for animals who'd be in a shelter otherwise. Never thought about a deduction. Interesting thought, don't know if it should happen. If it does, those who buy pets from breeders or pet stores should not be included.

But sponsoring this while working against health care reform...that's just wacky.

[fascisthunter]

3. "Me, Myself, and I..."