Just as I’m about to turn 50, the Obama Administration and its allies in the Senate are pushing what’s been dubbed Botax. A 5 percent tax on cosmetic procedures, like Botox injections and face lifts. I’m actually excited about turning 50. I’m excited about my current life mission to take down the worshipers of the 18-49 year old “demo.” So I don’t need a LIFT for my spirits. But many do. It’s a big deal.
I’m Transparent
On a personal note, as a journalist, I don’t think I could ever feel comfortable with a significant cosmetic procedure. I want to be trusted. I don’t want to hide anything. Don’t get me wrong. I go to work fully clothed.
But the idea of doctoring your face makes me as uncomfortable as doctoring a photo. In fact, in that photo of me at the top of this story, I had the option of having the photographer airbrush out some wrinkles. He could have worked magic with his mouse. But I said NO, after I thought about it for a while. What you see is what you get. I’m turning 50. I want to LOOK like I’m telling the truth.