Comments on: Panhandling Ordinance Put On “Hold,” God Bless

By: tom

tom — Wed, 26 Jun 2013 14:39:53 +0000

Really
I hear what you are saying though I disagree that there are adequate services available. This problem is much deeper than panhandling it goes to employment, mental health, substance abuse…. ect, ect.
As far as the tax issue, either flat or sales has nothing to do with,or with fixing this problem, except that it seems Zippo wants to tax the money given to these individuals.

By: Really?

Really? — Wed, 26 Jun 2013 02:39:17 +0000

for the record, I completely support a flat tax, but I agree, it’s probably unrelated to this issue to a large extent.

By: Really?

Really? — Wed, 26 Jun 2013 02:38:13 +0000

tom, there are other resources out there. The homeless can get their needs met at the Rescue Mission and other local organizations. Food, shelter, clothing, even rehabilitation if it’s needed and they commit to it. There is no reason to panhandle.

By: tom

tom — Sun, 23 Jun 2013 14:40:10 +0000

wow thanks I would have never figured that out. No seriously how do you propose using a sales tax to solve the problem being discussed here? Bless your heart.

EDITOR NOTE–Perhaps a minimum income tax.

By: Zippo

Zippo — Sun, 23 Jun 2013 03:54:23 +0000

SALES Tax, Hope that helps, God Bless.

By: tom

tom — Sat, 22 Jun 2013 13:22:10 +0000

So since some do it all fall under the same label it it’s funny how that rule is selectively applied. I will defer to your knowledge of the “tag teaming” I personally have never spent that much time watching them.
As to your solution I personally am in favor of 10% income tax across the board, no exemptions what so ever. That being said I do not understand what effect this will have on the problem being discussed here.

By: Zippo

Zippo — Sat, 22 Jun 2013 08:08:48 +0000

tom,

Many “homeless” beggars are doing this as a way of life and it has become a good way to make a living without paying income taxes. On a hot summer day you can watch them tag team with a friend; taking turns staying cool in a nearby idling car. That dog they have with them is allowed to roast in the sun all day and may be stolen. I’m all for helping those who need help, but many of these folks are not really in need. They are just another form a cheater. They are part of the cash economy that is not paying some of their taxes/bills etc.

Solution you ask? A simple sales tax on everything. No exception for whom or what you are. No other tax of any kind, or fees, or license fees etc. Same rate in each State. To be collected and managed by the States, with a small share given to the feds. No fed taxing authority what so ever. The Feds get what the States choose to give.

By: tom

tom — Sat, 22 Jun 2013 03:35:28 +0000

Really, just a question. What are they (the homeless) to do? What is your solution to the problem?

By: Really?

Really? — Fri, 21 Jun 2013 05:12:14 +0000

Flyhead, the “manly cops” can’t win here. If they roust them and make them leave, they are mean. If they don’t, they are lazy.
Personally I agree with disallowing panhandling. It does not reflect well on Boise to have these folks on every corner.

By: kimmie kim

kimmie kim — Tue, 11 Jun 2013 21:58:06 +0000

I’ve lived in Las Cruces,NM for 12 years (researching Boise for possible relocation). When I first moved here we had panhandlers on every corner. Then they started fighting each other for prime territory. Got ugly. Then they started getting aggressive with drivers who wouldn’t give them money. Driver held hostage at red light, kinda hard to get away blocked in traffic. Got ugly. More panhandlers came into area-city had good rep for helping panhandlers. Every corner had 2 or 3 with hands out. Dogs started disappearing out of fenced yards. One guy got caught stealing, killing, skinning, cooking, eating old lady’s chihuahua.

We adopted no panhandling ordinance. It’s great! Carwash and charity people simply have to get permission from property owner’s and they can have their bake sale. Lots of charitable endeavors, no panhandlers. Problem solved. Dogs still go missing but cops don’t find someone eating them.