California already held the distinction of having the highest state income tax in the country, with its top income tax rate at 13.3% for a decade. It was raised even higher to start 2024, with the top rate now reaching an astronomical 14.4%.
High earners contributing to California's economy might be disappointed to hear of a new taxpayer funded program in San Francisco that's sparked outrage among some locals.
According to the San Francisco Chronicle, the city spends $5 million a year on the "Managed Alcohol Program," a program providing free alcohol to the city's homeless alcoholics.
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"Alcohol Use Disorder?" They're alcoholics and they choose to drink alcohol! It's not a disorder. It's a choice. Get them in a 12-step program so they can choose not to drink alcohol. All 12-Step programs are based on the simple, but revolutionary idea that alcoholics can choose not to drink, one day at time in an interactive support system. And since 12-Step programs are the best solution to alcoholism, the City should be funding them and not enabling alcohol consumption. The same goes for all substance abuse choices.
What's your opinion on this program?
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Sat May 18, 2024 3:44 am
