I support his view on THIS issue, but what about other positions he might have?....

Jason is one of my favorites!!! -- j

I think I'm going to send him a thank you note, hoping that it's more than a gesture.

I don't agree in the slightest that having a portrait done is elitist or antiquated. Personal pet peeve, can you imagine???
That said, kudos to not spending tax dollars on such a thing. If it's from one's own personal funds, have at it, if that floats your boat. Otherwise, government reining itself in is refreshing to say the least!

Don't you think that it neither purpose nor justification. Only usefulness.

From all I've read, Chaffetz is one of the few I'd actually consider keeping in office if I had any say.

OK. My morning just smiled at me. Thanks Allosaur.

Jan

So, at the Article V convention we amend the constitution to 1) limit compensation for elected officials to the median income of their constituents. 2) clearly and specifically eliminate all perquisites, 3) term limit any elected official to 18 years in any one position (total time), 4) change the election cycle to 3 years with each off-year election to include a "no confidence" option (congressional term of 3 years; Presidential term of 6 years; Senatorial term of 9 years -- w/ vote of confidence every 3 years.

I knew there was a solid reason I liked Jason Chaffetz!! Just a small step but a great start!

Wow, another acting upon principle. I think we're making progress.

Chaffetz challenges NFL nonprofit status http://www.ksl.com/?nid=148&sid=3333...
pronounced CHAY-fits
Googled to check reference to article I read about him in dentists office this week and this was first item listed. He is going to be a very interesting person to watch.
Also found it interesting that Baseball gave up its exemption in 2007 , and that Basketball was never exempt.

At least he didn't steal them like Hilary did when she left the White House the first time!!!!

Pity the "rankled committee members" of our privileged and entitled more than equal elite betters.
Oh, the mental anguish and woeful sorrow wrought by so an Oversight sleight! .
Tradition is trashed, y'all!
What is money for if you do not get to blow it?
That's the Big Brother why for taxes!
Oh, boo-hoo-hoo!

A small gesture, but hopefully a sign of things to come.

At least this person is sending the correct message, whether or not it is carried forward in the rest of his actions remains to be seen. This is a start, not an ending!

Thank god!! Finally getting people that realize that they work for us and not the other way around and, are not delusional about their true worth. American "aristocracy" need not apply!!

I assume he would pose for an official snapshot. But I can see why he doesn't want to make the taxpayers shell out for a portrait in oil, or even for a portrait on film.

He may be garnering favor with his constituency, but that would be for him to confess to.

Yes. It's decent. But let's not make him a hero out if it.

On the other hand...we should give credit, where credit is due!
Every journey starts with a small step.

The public seems to be distracted by shiny things.
This really comes in handy in the Beltway!

You are so right about cow shit and politicians. Good point about such a small gesture seeming so big. Sigh.

I'm sitting here thinking what a shame that such a small gesture of reason and efficiency seems so big. Like a rare gem in a pile of cow shit. No, ...a pile of politicians... cow shit actually has a purpose and can be useful.