Ideas-Good Can Happen-Even with a No Vote

It's like the old saying "There are no dumb questions." In the legislature I find that there really aren't many dumb ideas. Monday we voted on a tax exemption for people who buy hearing aids. Certainly a worthy idea and one that would benefit people who have a hearing problem. At first glance one would wonder why it wouldn't pass. The discussion in the committee "hearing" brought forth the fact that we also have a number of people who have vision problems. Should we have a tax exemption for glasses? Dentures, root canals, and other dental problems were also mentioned. Should we have a tax exemption for false teeth? Anyway, you get the idea. Something that seems to make so much sense can't always happen. It does keep the process interesting. As a side note, I was visiting with Janelle Cole of the Forum following the vote about what to do with used hearing aids. I have a really good pair that were my mom's. I now know they can be turned into an audiologist and help someone with a hearing loss. Good can come out of a no vote.