IRS rules force retirees to sell some stock for tax purposes

http://usgovinfo.about.com/b/2008/11/07/irs-forces-retirees-to-sell-stock-in-bad-market.htm
Wow! You know, just because you can do a thing does not mean that you should do a thing. Do the officers of the IRS have no discretion in this matter? You should read this article. This is not the time for people to have to sell stock. Can you imagine working hard all of your life and then having your government flush it down the commode for you?
Well, get ready, because that is what you all have just elected as a president and a congress.
BTW, I can't wait for the "I told you so" moment, because it will come!!!