Comments on: DAY OF RECONCILIATION

By: Mauri

Mauri — Fri, 13 Jun 2008 06:32:48 +0000

Ok folks; this problem can only be solved by repealing the onerous property taxes and going to a “fair tax” system. If we want any changes then vote out the current “Washington street Rocket scientist club” and replace them with a new group of legislators with their hands out to the lobbists. Better yet, ban all lobbists and just let them testify AFTER citizens do – no preferences for them. Also, we should insist that our elected officials enforce the Constitution. NOW.

By: Taxpayer 834512

Taxpayer 834512 — Thu, 12 Jun 2008 23:31:30 +0000

Based on last Washington Twnshp school board elections, my guess is more a need of voters not succumbing to fear tactics, and $ to offset union and construction support. I respectfully disagree that good long-term economics will come from being overrun by low-income workers. They could be purple with green stripes and all Eagle scouts, but the difference would be if they were anesthesiologists, real estate brokers, and lawyers. I believe our collective tolerance would then change a bit.

By: Melyssa

Melyssa — Thu, 12 Jun 2008 23:02:31 +0000

Sorry to hear that David. I really am.
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Are you ready to stop supporting R’s and end the cycle of abuse that resulted in your bill?
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Word is the Libertarian Party is prepared to accept defectors. The water is sparkling clean over here. Come on in!

By: David Myers

David Myers — Thu, 12 Jun 2008 22:30:36 +0000

Ok My new tax assessment went up by 27%. My make up bill was the same as the 2007 bills. I am now paying a 1% more in sales tax. Where is my savings?

By: Think Again

Think Again — Thu, 12 Jun 2008 21:18:22 +0000

Taxpayer: an independent audit of school corps is not needed. School boards with balls–that’s what’s needed. They allow superintendents to lead them by the nose without asking tough questions.

As for Taxpayer’s list, Sen. Delph’s bill is nonsense. Always was, always will be. Oklahoma’s and Arizona’s laws may be upheld by the Supremes–who knows with this court? They’re nuts anyway. (I refer you to Exhibit A: Bush v. Gore 2000. A travesty)

It all overlooks one basic truth: if you’re born in this country, you’re a citizen. Period.

By: Taxpayer 834512

Taxpayer 834512 — Thu, 12 Jun 2008 19:24:39 +0000

Amen to Melyssa’s assessment of Ballard administration. And:
10) Independent audit (if realistically possible & trustworthy data not available) of school districts by county for departmental outlay in salary/benefits/headcount for teachers, adminstrators, & school board members relative to # of students served.

By: Melyssa

Melyssa — Thu, 12 Jun 2008 14:23:51 +0000

Think Again…you sound like someone that has a lot of energy for the cause. If you are really that mad, you need to fight for what you want. If you want to work, and I mean really work and commit to the long haul, call me.

You can organize protests anywhere you want and I agree, it is time we took protests to their homes.

By: Melyssa

Melyssa — Thu, 12 Jun 2008 14:20:53 +0000

Regarding the remark that the Libertarians require $10k to join, that’s simply not true.

When I decided to become involved, I called them up to volunteer. They never asked me for a cent and never really have. I don’t give much money directly to the party, but do I give as much money as I can directly to their candidates that I know will make good public servants.

By: Melyssa

Melyssa — Thu, 12 Jun 2008 14:18:52 +0000

Over the Whine…are you so naive that you think a new mayor can undo in 5 months what took decades?

Let’s look at it this way…our city government is far more open and friendly, the police are back under the mayor, our pension debt is taken care of, and the new mayor and his team are going over every last possible thing they can do to cut more taxes. Give the new guy time. Considering everything, he’s made remarkable progress in such a short time.

By: Shorebreak

Shorebreak — Thu, 12 Jun 2008 13:22:33 +0000

Excellent post, Robert.
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The followers and capitulators will try to tell you that nothing illegal is taking place NOW because the the Constitution was ammended. In their blind adherence to authority, they fail to recognize that the ammended law was orchestrated by private interests. The intent was to remove the historic and carefully considered tax requirement away from commerce and place them on the backs of the consumers.
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What Hoosiers are feeling now is the immediate fallout that results when elected officials are determined to answer to the highest bidder or to blackmail, rather than answering to the best interests of the people.
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Tar and feathers, people. Tar and feathers.