[Vision2020] State Budget Deficits

[Tom Hansen]

The Idaho state government can start by closely re-evaluating corporations
that are currently enjoying tax-exempt status.

Governor Otter has been handing out tax-exemptions to corporations like
crack to crack addicts.  He did so under the false impression that these
corporations are bringing jobs to Idaho.

Just where are these jobs?

Our state government began scrutinizing tax-exempt entities last year, but
stopped after removing tax-exempt status from two homeless shelters.

And the beat goes on . . .

Tom "thank God I am retired from the Army and NOT Idaho" Hansen
Moscow, Idaho






On Tue, January 4, 2011 11:24 am, Jeff Harkins wrote:
>   On 1/4/2011 6:02 AM, Joe Campbell wrote:
>> Pretty revealing!
>>
>> No real plan here, no solution. Just complaints and a slogan: "Cut
>> taxes!"
>>
>> For which of the values on your list is this appropriate?
>>
>>
> Honesty, real life, responsibility, foresight, sacrifice, stewardship to
> name a few.  The truth is ...  the chickens have come home to roost!
>
> Cutting spending does not imply raising taxes.  Your hyperbole is
> failing.  A cut of about 12.5% is necessary to balance state budgets -
> that is a fact - and getting a balanced budget is a "pretty damn good"
> plan.
>
> By requiring government agencies to start the process of identifying
> those areas that can be cut and then absorbing and allocating those
> cuts.  Should be a shared responsibility.
>
> Funny, I didn't see your plan - just your cheap shots and sarcasm.\