Democrats' malpractice insurance fix: more taxes

Letter to the Editor; Catonsville Times; 1/12/05

There has been a lot of talk about medical malpractice. The governor called a special session of the legislature to address the problem.

As usual, the only way the Democrat-dominated legislature can deal with a problem is to raise taxes. The tax on HMOs, as we all know, will be passed on to consumers (you and me).

Fortunately, the governor said he will veto the bill. But, with the majority that the Democrats hold in the Senate and House, there is a good chance his veto will be overturned.

But, there is another part of the bill you have not been made aware of. It is called the People's Insurance Council (PIC). The PIC will be funded by an annual assessment (fancy word for tax) on each medical malpractice and homeowner's insurance.

How did homeowner's insurance get tied in with medical malpractice? Another pass-through fee (tax) that you and I have to pay.

Albert Nalley

Catonsville

Authority: Citizens for Albert Nalley - Dave Amann, Treasurer