Posted: Oct 18, 2005 By: Joanne Woodman

Subject: taxing health care benefits

Comment: At a time when people are facing much uncertainty, high gas and fuel prices, financial difficulties and uncertainty and disapproval with our country's manner in handling the serious issues I feel it would be a great disservice to our country to consider taxing health care benefits.

Many employers are already charging substantial premiums to employees in order to offer them a fair medical/dental package. Taxing these people will add financial and emotional stress. Least of all, it will harm the structure of the United States. It is too fragil now.