Why a commuter tax really sucks
Mar. 12th, 2004 02:02 pm![[personal profile]](https://www.dreamwidth.org/img/silk/identity/user.png){kind=small}
acroyearits the ultimate in taxation without representation. You are being taxed by people you didn't have any choice or vote in.
"The important thing to remember about commuter taxes is that once in place, government officials can raise the rates whenever they need extra cash. As nonresidents, commuters cannot vote these officials out of office." -- a letter in a recent Dr. Gridlock.
"The important thing to remember about commuter taxes is that once in place, government officials can raise the rates whenever they need extra cash. As nonresidents, commuters cannot vote these officials out of office." -- a letter in a recent Dr. Gridlock.
