"When I read of the study commissioned by the Nassau Institute, I was not surprised. They have always taken positions that they say are protective of the economy, but in this case we thought the study was predicated on incorrect premises."
So basically what you are saying is that this trusted organization published an article about why your proposal is going to fail and NOW you want to say that their opinion is distorted? That's real messed up man. You fail to realize that the Bahamas isn't like all those other countries that can successfully implement a tax policy like this.
I'm so tired of hearing our polititions comparing the Bahamas to the U.S. and the U.K.. We are not the same and should never strive to be in any way. Something like this VAT system should only be implemented as a last resort, and we are not even close to needing an economic last resort. How about spending more money on education for once so our people can get motivated to learn and work for once. God man..
njburrows says...
Some political ignorance right here...
"When I read of the study commissioned by the Nassau Institute, I was not surprised. They have always taken positions that they say are protective of the economy, but in this case we thought the study was predicated on incorrect premises."
So basically what you are saying is that this trusted organization published an article about why your proposal is going to fail and NOW you want to say that their opinion is distorted? That's real messed up man. You fail to realize that the Bahamas isn't like all those other countries that can successfully implement a tax policy like this.
I'm so tired of hearing our polititions comparing the Bahamas to the U.S. and the U.K.. We are not the same and should never strive to be in any way. Something like this VAT system should only be implemented as a last resort, and we are not even close to needing an economic last resort. How about spending more money on education for once so our people can get motivated to learn and work for once. God man..
On PM accuses critics of VAT 'distortion'
Posted 20 September 2013, 2:37 p.m. Suggest removal