Saturday, April 11, 2009

Newsprint: Robin Hoodin' Main Street


Due to the current economic climate, local governments have resolved to steal from the poor to give to themselves...hmmm..

Ohio’s governor has proposed a budget with more than 150 new or increased fees, including a fivefold increase in the cost to renew a livestock license, as well as larger sums to register a car, order a birth certificate or dump trash in a landfill. Other fees take aim at landlords, cigarette sellers and hospitals, to name a few.
Cities Turn to Fees to Fill Budget Gaps

I mean...I realize that cities don't run on cotton candy and wishes, but are fees really the only answer? Especially considering the number of people losing their jobs and homes...

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