Private, public job comparison needed
Before Senate Bill 5 comes up for a vote, it would make sense to create a table of which private sector jobs and which public jobs deserve the same pay and benefits. Some high-profile jobs in the...
View ArticleEconomic recovery
The panel of six local economists had some good insights into the problems with our economic recovery. The most discerning comment was by LaVaughn Henry. He accurately said, “You can use government to...
View ArticleThe business of governing
Regarding “Kasich forges ahead on Job 1:” Ohio’s state constitution does not allow for government to own private businesses. Maybe that concept is outdated, maybe it’s not. Time will tell. One thing...
View ArticleGaps in logic
I was surprised at the gaps in logic in the guest column by Prof. Robert W. Thurston (“Job creators? Where do wealthy spend their money?” July 19). While I assume he is a respected and effective...
View ArticlePrivate vs public workers and SB 5
Maybe I have missed something, but in all that is being said and written about in Senate Bill 5, I’ve not seen anything that addresses the differences between private and public sector employees. These...
View ArticleNo comparison
Public sector jobs cannot be compared to private sector jobs. A different control system is in place. All public operations are monopolies and therefore not controlled by the marketplace. The operating...
View ArticleInfrastructure vs private sector
To do infrastructure work one of two things must occur: (1) spending tax money or (2) printing more money, which devalues the dollar. On the other hand, if the private sector is invigorated and more...
View ArticleAdjustments to keep employment stable
Lobbyists look out for those who pay them. Unions look out for their own. Politicians look out for supporters who elect them. But who looks out for the general welfare of our nation? Thomas Jefferson...
View ArticleDouble dipping and consultants
All of the organizations that allow double dipping must be doing it for one of three reasons: 1. There’s a shortage of qualified people in that field and there is no one else qualified for the job....
View ArticleClinging to old ways
We are NOT Ohio: A new Honda plant adds a second shift in Indiana, a new tire manufacturing plant is to be built in South Carolina, GE jet engines plans to build a new facility in Alabama, and...
View ArticleDouble dipping in the private sector
If a person works for a company, is a qualified member of the company’s retirement plan, and retires or quits, he/she is entitled to their retirement monies. If that person then takes another job,...
View ArticleDouble-dipping a symptom of dysfunctional benefits program
Many people agree that well intentioned rules and laws often lead to unintended consequences which are worse than the original problem. I believe that the issue of double-dipping (“Another look at...
View ArticleEasing industry restrictions will create jobs
Both parties say they will create jobs, but the only jobs they create are government positions that our taxes pay for. They can, however, hinder the free-market with the paralyzing and unreasonable...
View ArticleReduce overhead to become more efficient
After reading the accounts of President Obama’s “The private economy is doing fine” gaffe, some of the debate was very disconcerting to me. The further clarification of the comments addres state and...
View ArticleWhy no flap over public money given to Planned Parenthood?
So the liberal ProgressOhio and libertarian 1851 Center for Constitutional Law are challenging the government on the constitutionality of turning public money over to a private entity? Do we suppose...
View ArticlePrivate sector made America great
Recently The Enquirer had a story of the leading philanthropists in our city. Millions were given by private citizens for the arts, music, restoration, and so much more. Non-profit organizations from a...
View ArticleSaddened by election results
I’m saddened by the election results; our country now starts down a path of decline because of poor and ill-advised leadership. Only about 8 percent of senior leadership in Obama’s administration have...
View ArticleWhy can’t city cut its way out of a budget deficit? Others do
City Manager Milton Dohoney was recently quoted as saying “Cincinnati cannot cut its way out of a budget deficit.” Why not? As head of a household, I do it time and again to match household income. As...
View ArticleCity workers at risk with pension change
The reportage of the tea party petition to drop pensions for Cincinnati city workers is deeply misleading when it says the proposal would make city retirement plans “more like private sector retirement...
View ArticleBest economic systems mix private and public
There has never been an economic system based totally on private ownership and private control of the means of production. Just as there has never been a country where all property and production was...
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