This whining does nothing more than reinforce my long-standing impression that the Canadian Federation of Independent Business and other groups of that ilk are nothing more than a pack of slogan-chanting parasites, eagerly pandering to their members' worst instincts in order to keep the annual dues rolling in.

 What is the purpose of income sprinkling? How well does it achieve that purpose? Is it the best way of achieving that purpose?

 What is the purpose of a lower tax rate on passive income? How well does it achieve that purpose? Is it the best way of achieving that purpose?

 If the CFIB can answer those questions in some kind of logical and compelling manner, I might be forced to reconsider my opinion of them. But I'm not holding my breath.