http://www.cornucopia.org/2012/06/farmer...id-scheme/

Quote:Washington, DC: A coalition of agriculture and consumer organizations from across the nation is challenging the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) decision to push ahead with a complicated and expensive Animal ID program. The organizations sent a joint letter to the Congressional Office of Management and Budget (OMB) this week arguing that the rule should be sent back to the USDA because of the impacts it will have on family farmers, ranchers, related businesses, and other citizens who own animals.

The letter cites research from North Dakota State University which estimated the costs for cattle as more than five times greater per animal than the USDA’s estimate, potentially creating costs of over a billion dollars per year.

Putting this many farmers out of business almost guarantee's food shortage, more imported foods, and insanely high food prices.

For people unfamiliar with this legislation - it started during the Clinton administration, got pushed back during the Bush years, and is now getting a strong push forward by the O'blamo admin.

Fortunately, I'm looking forward to the "free" health insurance on my animals since they will have SSN's and pay more taxes than 47% of America...

(06-28-2012 10:45 AM)RobertN Wrote:  

(06-28-2012 10:10 AM)Ninerfan1 Wrote:  Democrats now plan to tax you if you buy bacon.

I already pay taxes when I buy bacon.

Not near as much as you're about to pay (be it hidden or sales tax).

(06-29-2012 03:01 PM)OLD DIRTY Wrote:  http://www.cornucopia.org/2012/06/farmer...id-scheme/

Quote:Washington, DC: A coalition of agriculture and consumer organizations from across the nation is challenging the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) decision to push ahead with a complicated and expensive Animal ID program. The organizations sent a joint letter to the Congressional Office of Management and Budget (OMB) this week arguing that the rule should be sent back to the USDA because of the impacts it will have on family farmers, ranchers, related businesses, and other citizens who own animals.

The letter cites research from North Dakota State University which estimated the costs for cattle as more than five times greater per animal than the USDA’s estimate, potentially creating costs of over a billion dollars per year.

Putting this many farmers out of business almost guarantee's food shortage, more imported foods, and insanely high food prices.

For people unfamiliar with this legislation - it started during the Clinton administration, got pushed back during the Bush years, and is now getting a strong push forward by the O'blamo admin.

Fortunately, I'm looking forward to the "free" health insurance on my animals since they will have SSN's and pay more taxes than 47% of America...

(06-28-2012 10:45 AM)RobertN Wrote:  

(06-28-2012 10:10 AM)Ninerfan1 Wrote:  Democrats now plan to tax you if you buy bacon.

I already pay taxes when I buy bacon.

Not near as much as you're about to pay (be it hidden or sales tax).

well look at canada. There's basically 15% in taxes on everything you buy. Going to dinner? Be prepared to pay provincial tax and federal tax. Buying a car, get ready for those taxes. I was in Montreal last weekend and at dinner our first night the bill came to $207. Food and drinks were $180, taxes were $27.

Of course, the rich will still be able to buy fillet mignons while the poor eat mud pies, but this will eventually be turned into Bush's fault.

so print more food stamps...duh! [/sarcasm]