Rick Snyder wants to eliminate film and TV incentives:
Sound judgement or pragmatic disillusionment
The Detroit Free Press recently termed Rick Snyder as "unbought, independent, and tough-minded". This may or may not be true. However, one thing is for sure-- his untested vision and potential policies under the guise of independent nerd ism is nothing more than main street Republicanism. This isn't anything new. And certainly his disregard of economic stimulation hangs a dark cloud over new and growing entrepreneurs. Especially when it comes to the movie and television industry in our state.
By calling the film industry incentives "dumb and "a gimmick" is just plain ludicrous and completely preposterous. His deceptively strange view and arrogance of what kind of jobs Michigan should have speaks volumes of his confusing pragmatism. Hypocrisy is staring you in the face, Mr. Snyder. You talk about jobs, jobs, jobs. Yet that is exactly what the movie and film industry is currently doing in this state. Creating jobs, not only in urban areas, but in small towns and cities throughout our entire state.
And Rick Snyder wants to kill it !
Jobs not only in the film industry, but jobs for art directors, animators, graphic designers, film directors, photographers, editors, musicians, composers, writers, actors, educators, developers, realtor's, interior designers, builders, carpenters, policeman, auto technicians, transport servers, caterers, painters, and artisans of all kinds This doesn't even include the extended arm of increased business for restaurants, entertainment, and the rental and sporting industry throughout our state.
And Rick Snyder wants to kill it !
More importantly, this industry is one of the better and certainly faster ways of diversifying our states economy. Of course we will still be a major player in the auto industry worldwide--just not like the past. If anything, the film industry, in general, will compliment our already world-class auto companies, promote established and new upcoming businesses, while showcasing Michigan's best assets to the rest of the world.
And Rick Snyder wants to kill it !
The facts are striking. Since offering a 40% tax incentive for film companies out state, total income has increased from two million in film and TV activity to more than six hundred million in less than three years. That's a great start! Actually, it's quite phenomenal! And that is just the beginning. New studios and production houses are being planned along with existing businesses expanding to handle the additional workload. Typically, most businesses take up to five years or more to make a profit. Just to keep a business solvent that long, in today's economy, is quite an accomplishment. By pulling the plug now would be catastrophic.
And Rick Snyder wants to kill it !
This is good work and good pay, that will and has created hundreds to potentially thousands of jobs. Many of these projects involve cutting-edge technology, while hiring some of the best and most creative minds from the arts, science, and education of our state. We need to keep these jobs here! By keeping the film incentives intact, one will not only see continual growth and economic expansion, but a sense of triumph, self-worth, and pride of what Michigan can accomplish. Especially now, when we need it the most. The film industry is a powerful force. It's highly creative, economically lucrative, and can have an emotional and visual impact that profoundly effects peoples lives for a lifetime.
And Rick Snyder wants to kill it !
WHY?
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