For those of you who live in Illinois and haven't already heart, the state is said to announce an increase in state income tax from 3-point-something percent to 5-point-something percent. It is said that this is occurring for only a four year period of time to help pull Illinois out of its insanely high deficit, but if history tells us anything, I'm thinking this is more of a permanent change. My argument? Toll-ways. Case-in-point.
My problem with it? It's not my fault you people can't manage your own money! Maybe you should try taking a pay cut like the rest of us and see where that gets you - I bet you'll find it surprising how much extra money you suddenly have. But that's also my argument for wanting to tax online purchases all the way back to 2004...again, still not my fault you can't manage your own money. It's unfortunate, really. The problem isn't that the tax increase is happening - it is what it is, and although annoying, sometimes things have to change. My problem stems from the reasoning behind the increase and the short-sighted nature of everything. Why always a band-aid solution when a full out surgical procedure is often the real answer? *sigh* and this is why I would be terrible at politics. Oh well, watch your money peoples!
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