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Old 01-22-2010, 04:01 PM   #13
skysidhe
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Originally Posted by Redux View Post
As I said..consider all the sources above, not just unions... or opinion columns in the WSJ, Heritage with a bias of their own.

sky...look for some independent analysis.
Right before classic posted I thought I had found an independent analysis then at the bottom of the page the reporter was forced to post his business affiliation and comments asserting to the fact it wasn't an independent evaluation.

I will continue to look and try to 'vote my conscience'.

Thank you both and sam for your helpful responses. It helps to hash it out sometimes.


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Originally Posted by Redux View Post
Oregon is known as a pretty progressive and "good government" state by most measures.

It comes down to the requirement to balance the budget, at least on paper. And that generally comes down to one of two options...raise revenue or cut services.

IMO, a tax increase on top wage earners and corps (most of which will pay $150 instead of $10)...or raise other taxes, like the state sales tax that would impact more people.

Or cut services.

There are few other options.

Thanks! that's the nitty gritty of it huh? When you get past the talk there is only this one issue and that is to balance the budget and it will be balanced.
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