Comments on: It’s the People’s Turn

By: IndyAries

IndyAries — Wed, 04 Nov 2009 14:40:39 +0000

"I voted for Wishard, our taxes will go up from a lot less useful things than a badly needed new hospital." -- mike-dp

"I voted for Wishard- If we can pay more in taxes for a football stadium, why the hell is it a problem to help fund a hospital?" -- Namon

Looks like the over-riding theme in the above two votes is the inevitability of We the People being slapped with more property taxes to pay for Wishard.

Is this something like the old adage, "When rape is inevitable, lie back and try to enjoy it"?

FYI for Mike and Namon -- if you want a roof over your head, there is NOTHING voluntary about property taxes. The taxes for the Ir$ay Playground are somewhat 'voluntary' -- you can choose not to pay the tax if you choose not to eat outside of your home.

"Why is the Wishard matter on the ballot as referendum if they don't need property tax money?" -- Melyssa

This way, WHEN Wishard fails, and their lies to us come home, they can say that WE 'volunteered' to pick up the tab.

By: IndyAries

IndyAries — Wed, 04 Nov 2009 08:40:39 +0000

By: IndyRacer57

IndyRacer57 — Tue, 03 Nov 2009 21:24:40 +0000

I voted at about 4:00pm today and found that there was a very low turn out at my place of voting. If fact I was only the 39th person to vote. BTW, I voted yes only because Wishard takes care of the uninsured. Any news about our council woman that has been absent these last few meetings? In trouble with the law again?

By: guest

guest — Tue, 03 Nov 2009 21:01:57 +0000

Abbie,

Make no mistake about it, this is a indirect result of the GOP's tea party.

State lawmaker recovering from attack in Carmel
By Brien McElhatten
http://www.indianasnewscenter.com/news/68091137...
Story Published: Oct 31, 2009 at 7:24 PM EST
(Story Updated: Nov 1, 2009 at 10:18 AM EST )
CARMEL, Ind. (Indiana's NewsCenter) - State Representative Ed DeLaney (D, Indianapolis) is recovering in a Carmel hospital after an apparent attempt on his life.

Carmel police say 38-year old Augustus Mendenhall of Indianapolis lured the lawmaker to a fake meeting where he tried to shoot DeLaney. When the handgun jammed, police say Mendenhall beat the representative.

Mendenhall is in jail without bond on charges including attempted murder, robbery and aggravated battery.

DeLaney is being treated for two broken bones in his face as well as cuts and bruises.

DeLaney, along with his Wife and Daughter is an attorney in his firm DeLaney and DeLaney

By: Matthew Stone

Matthew Stone — Tue, 03 Nov 2009 20:54:13 +0000

I had to show it while I was voting early at the City-County building. At my normal polling precinct, my mother knows the people personally and she has to show ID.

As Melyssa said, you should report the problem.

By: melyssa

melyssa — Tue, 03 Nov 2009 20:41:47 +0000

My ID is always checked. You should report this problem and the person who let you vote without checking your ID.

By: Name

Name — Tue, 03 Nov 2009 20:37:32 +0000

I voted without having to present ID. Is this common? I hope not.

By: melyssa

melyssa — Tue, 03 Nov 2009 19:42:24 +0000

Why is the Wishard matter on the ballot as referendum if they don't need property tax money?

By: melyssa

melyssa — Tue, 03 Nov 2009 19:40:57 +0000

Do you guys forget that we're also paying a one penny higher sales tax along with the property tax caps, which for many did not make their taxes go down.

I voted “no” on referendum this morning. So Garrison's audience gave him hell for being in the tank with Wishard? From what I've heard him say and watched him do, he seems quite cozy with the “combine” in Indy.

By: Rico

Rico — Tue, 03 Nov 2009 19:19:03 +0000

Okay, Paul, how about a quick prediction on New Jersey, Virginia, and NY 23?