The ideas which are not presented in any particular order range from the “important” (Rollback State Income Tax at #5) to the “mundane” (Scheduling Overrides on Regular Election Days #28) to the “hysterically funny” (Stop subsidizing legislators commutes within 30 miles of Boston)Can’t wait to see the papers list the Republican’s take from the taxpayers on that one. (Hillman conveniently lives more than 30 miles from town so don’t get too excited about that.)
But a close analysis of these shows she is trying to appeal to both the hard core conservatives and the moderate suburban dweller. (Not really much here for city folks.)
Adrian Walker had brilliant comments on this today in the Boston Globe. [http://www.boston.co…]
But drill down on some of them and you will see some interesting stuff. Take number 35, make housing more affordable for first time homebuyers. Are they really saying that to take advantage of the loans and savings accounts you have to attend a personal finance course? That smacks of the parenting classes they wanted people getting subsidized full day kindergarten to have to enroll in a few years ago. And they accuse liberals of trying to take away people’s freedom.
How about more testing? Number #7 for teachers and Number #8. Wow that is big contrast to trying to get more instructional time as Deval, Tom and Chris spoke about during the campaign.
Vague on accessory apartments #38 and the Group Insurance Commission #21.
But my favorite…naming rights for state parks. We won’t even be able to go for a hike or picnic to get away from the commercialism.
This will be a fun fight against her and these kind of ideas.
<
p>
Yeah. Kinda silly to seek that people educate themselves on the benefits, risks and responsibilities of debt prior to subsidizing their mortgage.
<
p>
What next? Requirement for medical evaluations prior to recieving Masshealth? Demands that people seek work if receiving unemployment? Where will all this lead!?
<
p>
Responsibility?
I like you, Gary. I like you a lot.
<
p>
Anyway, back when I qualified for a low-down payment program to purchase in the Fenway, I had to attend a course on homeownership. It was very informative, but it could have been better. There is a lot for the consumer to be wary of from “too good to be true” mortgages.
A cell phone parking lot at Logan.
<
p>
Actually, I would be happy with a finished parking lot at Logan.
<
p>
Bold idea from Lt. Gov.