One party claims low taxation and limited government is best for America because economic growth and prosperity result, which benefits everyone. The other party claims high taxation and big government is best for America because only government can ensure the lesser fortunate get a break.

And even though statistical data prove… 1) lower taxes and less government actually creates MORE state and federal revenue; and 2) higher taxes and more government actually creates LESS state and federal revenue…

… the ‘politics’ at issue have sadly become more important than the logic.

For better or worse, in our November election, ‘high-tax, big-government’ Democrats retained the Presidency and Senate control. They claim that success means they’ve earned a ‘tax-the-rich’ mandate.

But that claim is faulty, if for no other reason than can be found in Article 1, Section 7 of the U.S. Constitution: “All Bills for raising Revenue shall originate in the House of Representatives…” And in that same November election, Americans ensured that the Republicans retained control over this governing body.

And, biased as the main stream media may be, as dysfunctional as our public education system remains, both institutions have reminded Americans incessantly of the role the House of Representatives plays in originating ‘all Bills for raising Revenue.’

That being stated, then – by virtue of the November election results, Speaker Boehner – House Republicans had their mandate reaffirmed… to extend the existing tax rates.

Pass that legislation, send it to the Senate and President, and let that Democrat cohort follow their mandate as they see fit, and as the U.S. Constitution provides.

Mr. Speaker – Honor. Your. Mandate.

…there is no other option.