How Can Lawmakers Be Joyous After Passing a Tax Bill That May Impact Millions?

Understanding the Injustice Behind Healthcare Cuts and Tax Breaks

It’s genuinely hard to understand the mindset of those in power. How can they be joyous about making life harder for millions of hardworking families? Yet, there are moments when lawmakers celebrate passing such laws. They take away healthcare from people who need it most. At the same time, they give more money back to those who are already well off.

Let’s break this down simply. Imagine you’re part of a community. Some families in this community struggle each month. They can barely afford doctor visits, medicine, or insurance for their kids. Now, picture a new law that slashes health benefits for those families. It leaves them with tough choices. Do they pay rent, or do they see a doctor? Meanwhile, folks with lots of money can already afford the best healthcare. They are suddenly handed a tax cut. This means they pay even less in taxes than before.

You wonder: How does this make sense? Why would lawmakers be so happy about it?

Here’s what’s often going on:

·      Politics Over People: Sometimes, politicians are more focused on satisfying wealthy donors. They pay more attention to big businesses or their political party than to the needs of everyday people. These wealthy groups have a lot of influence, and lawmakers want to keep them happy for campaign donations and support.

·      Spin and Distraction: Lawmakers will sometimes highlight small benefits in the new law. These include a tiny tax break for middle-class families. But, the big winners are the rich. They talk up the positives and try to downplay or ignore the harm to lower-income families.

·      Belief in “Trickle Down” Economics: Some leaders claim that giving tax breaks to the wealthy will eventually help everyone. They argue it will create jobs or boost the economy. But in reality, decades of evidence show it rarely works out that way—most of the benefit stays at the top.

·      Lack of Empathy or Understanding: If you’ve never had to choose between buying groceries or paying a hospital bill, it’s easy to overlook the impact of losing healthcare. This impact can be devastating. This lack of understanding can lead to significant consequences. Lawmakers who come from wealthier backgrounds might not fully “get” the struggles of ordinary families.

The result? Millions lose healthcare, risking illness or financial ruin, while the rich celebrate paying less. That’s not just unfortunate—it’s a real injustice.

In a fair society, laws should help lift everyone up, not kick people while they’re down. When lawmakers support laws that injure the vulnerable, they reward only the fortunate. This isn’t just out of touch—it’s plainly wrong.

It’s time to demand better. Everyone deserves access to healthcare, and no one should be left behind so the wealthy can get another break. Justice means protecting those who need help the most, not celebrating when they lose out.