[Vision2020] Nate's House

Ted Moffett ted_moffett@hotmail.com
Tue, 12 Aug 2003 03:34:57 +0000


Overwrought ideologically slanted reaction to a simple question.

> > Is there any way via law the City of Moscow can block the continual
>erosion
> > of the tax base from an increasing number of buildings being placed in a
> > tax-exempt status?
>
>ROTFL!  Well, many thoughts come to mind.
>
>First, how much tax money was lost by the shift in tax status by these
>buildings? I bet no where near the amount that taxes were raised.
>
>Second, why a few buildings have caused such a concern -- aren't we in a
>growing town? Oh, wait! MCA wants to stop all growth. Silly me.
>
>Third, a concept foreign to the Left: if necessary, tighten your belts. But
>I have a feeling that those on the Left have never actually been *owners* 
>of
>a business and had to deal with a general ledger before -- hence, money
>grows on trees and all you have to do is squeeze the turnip harder...
>
>Best,
>Dale
>
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