Allen West calls tax on tanning beds 'racist'
Florida Congressman Allen West (R-Ft. Lauderdale) can't seem to open his mouth lately without saying something provocative, controversial and, some would say, ill-considered. According to Florida news blog Sunshine Slate, in addition to his remarks on Tuesday accusing members of the House Democratic Caucus of being members of the Communist Party, the Freshmen Representative and tea party favorite has declared that the proposed 10 percent tax on tanning beds proposed in the Affordable Care Act is "racist."
Apr 12, 2012