Posted November 2, 200519 yr JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. ? (AP) ? A state lawmaker and Cardinals fan says umpires should pay for what he sees as bad calls made during the playoff series in which St. Louis lost to the Houston Astros. Rep. Jeff Roorda wants to expand the state athlete and entertainer tax to cover officials such as umpires and referees. The tax is charged to out-of-state residents who earn money in Missouri while performing in such events as baseball games and concerts. The revenues are supposed to go to the arts, public libraries and other cultural programs. Roorda said his idea grew out of his frustration with umpires in the NL championship series. But he also contends that it is logical to tax the officials affecting a game's outcome, not just the athletes who play it. ??I think if they're not going to pay attention, they ought to at least pay taxes,'' Roorda said Wednesday. ??Seriously though, I think it's good public policy. Referees and umpires play a critical role in the outcome of this game and are part of the entertainment experience.'' Roorda said he doesn't know how much money would be generated by the tax but guessed it wouldn't reach the amount Missouri could have gained in tourism dollars if it hosted a World Series. He plans to file the tax legislation in December for consideration during the legislative session that starts in January. This is pretty funny and if it passes will open the door to other states....wonders where the list starts of umpires who will not work in missouri if this becomes law.....
November 2, 200519 yr This is retarded. I don't think ballplayers should pay taxes in states they happen to play in. I don't think businessmen that go on business trips somewhere have to pay taxes there if they're not employed there and don't live there. People always trying to take our money someway.
November 3, 200519 yr This is retarded. I don't think ballplayers should pay taxes in states they happen to play in. I don't think businessmen that go on business trips somewhere have to pay taxes there if they're not employed there and don't live there. Democrats always trying to take our money someway. I fixed that last sentence for you :thumbup .
November 6, 200519 yr This is retarded. I don't think ballplayers should pay taxes in states they happen to play in. I don't think businessmen that go on business trips somewhere have to pay taxes there if they're not employed there and don't live there. Democrats always trying to take our money someway. I fixed that last sentence for you :thumbup . and Republicans always try to f*** things up someway.
November 7, 200519 yr This is retarded. I don't think ballplayers should pay taxes in states they happen to play in. I don't think businessmen that go on business trips somewhere have to pay taxes there if they're not employed there and don't live there. Democrats always trying to take our money someway. I fixed that last sentence for you :thumbup . And Republicans don't want black people playing in their states. See, I can make ignorant statements too!
November 7, 200519 yr Taxes for players playing in a state are stupid. However, if you're going to tax the player it only makes sense to tax the umpire under the same guidelines since they are both earning money for the same event.
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