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by Regena English, editor
Lawmakers, believe it or not are highly
overworked but unfortunately not due to looking out
for single person issues.
Not one elected official in the history of the North
American continent has ever focused on a single
persons’ platform, giving single persons serious
considerations when passing laws. If you know of
one please let me know and I’ll issue a correction.
The fact is, when many think of being single they see
people who live carefreely with plenty of money.
That image is far from being actual, single persons
pay higher taxes, insurance, and yes even higher
rent.
Gee, for a group that’s carefreely living there
sure are alot of financial drains on their paychecks.
Taxes. How many times have you heard a
politician promise to lower taxes for single people?
It’s unheard of. You would think they could see how
unfair taxation is, especially those who themselves
are single and have to pay the same higher rates as
their unmarried peers. If you’re not a married (or
homosexual) couple and is not classified as
middle-class your pocketbook will be left empty.
Insurance. Rent. It’s not just insurance (to include health, life, home, and auto) singles pay more, it can also be rent. Now I’ve been told apartment complexes sometimes charge single women more rent because of the belief unmarried women attract more crimes like rape and robbery. What?? Ladies if you think you’re paying higher rent due to your gender and marital status report the offending complex to the city and state real estate boards. That’s against the law, and if by some odd coincidence your city or state is in the middle ages, push for a law to protect you and your peers. Why is this happening to singles??It’s real simple, single people especially women are passive when it comes to their rights. Now is the time to stop taking what falls your way and let lawmakers know you’re a voter too. Demand inclusion in the lawmaking process. Stop suffering legal caning for not being apart of a couple in silence. Remember, the squeeky wheel gets the oil, isn’t it time SINGLE PEOPLE SQUEEKED? Comments about this article can be emailed.
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Copyright 2001 Regena English
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