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To: studdog who wrote (108402)	2/17/2010 12:56:19 PM
From: Lee	2 Recommendations Read Replies (1) \| Respond to of 116555

Lets rephrase the question and assume you live in a state facing a large budget deficit. The state does not have a large military budget. The state does have a Finance sector as well as citizens facing job loss and foreclosure. You are the average American with about $50K in your 401K and no pension. How much more do you believe that you should pay in taxes to close the State budget deficit and fund raises and pensions for your public servants?

To: studdog who wrote (108402)	2/17/2010 1:51:45 PM
From: benwood	2 Recommendations Read Replies (1) \| Respond to of 116555

Excellent point, SD. I think with anything that appears in the press with gathering momentum, the question should ALWAYS be asked: How does this story benefit the elite?

To: studdog who wrote (108402)	2/17/2010 9:53:27 PM
From: Cogito Ergo Sum	1 Recommendation Respond to of 116555

I dunno as a self employed ... knowing that I don't have the unemployment safety net.. larger reporting responsibilities to government and how hard I have to work.. and then to deal with bureaucrats that do not work (OK don't work hard).. and make great pay.. with great benefits and great pensions.. it does bother me.. When the government of Ontario population 13 million has a 25 billion dollar budget shortfall.. so our taxes go up and our services are cut... and the people running the mess get raises .. I'm concerned.. May not be the problem ... but certainly a symptom.. TBS EDIT: You know it's like the old line that you need to pay well to get the best and brightest into government.. Something is not working.. :o(