OKC moves toward ’socialized’ services?
By Brad on Dec 18, 2008 in Oklahoma, Oklahoma Blogosphere, Our Town, socialism | comments(2)
Okie Politics appears to be less than thrilled with the Oklahoma City Council’s decision to begin charging residents for ambulance service with a $3.65 fee added to their monthly utility bills. Residents may opt out if they so choose. According to The Oklahoman …
The fee is needed to help cover the shortfall between EMSA’s revenues and what it costs to provide ambulance service. The city has been paying for that shortfall out of sales tax funds, which are increasingly needed for other priorities.
In his post, “Cornett, Council give thumbs up to socialized ambulance healthcare,” Sam laments:
A regressive tax for a social program. Odd.
Interesting twist as Mayor Mick is consistently in the top five on the Goober-Ten standings. A move towards the left, while a subtle one, on healthcare may provide a tool to change voter perception of the pro-basketball mayor.
We should have seen this one coming. We’ve had socialized fire service and socialized police protection for years now. What’s next? Socialized education and socialized street maintenance? Oh, the “horror” — the horror!
