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To: Go Gordon

So I am responsible for other people? Good to know. You don’t have a problem with taxation then, and it is legit?
I have to move where people are ethical and don’t steal my income? Or move where there are no children?

You didn’t address my question. You danced around it quite well, but really, that is very democrat of you.

How much of my income are the people in my area entitled to for educating their children?


10 posted on 09/07/2013 10:08:13 AM PDT by King_Corey (www.kingcorey.com -- OpenCarry.org -- http://defcad.org/)
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To: King_Corey

Looks like we have a new set of trolls. Or...they are the same trolls who signed up with multiple screen names.


34 posted on 09/07/2013 11:02:18 AM PDT by wintertime
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To: King_Corey
You didn’t address my question. You danced around it quite well, but really, that is very democrat of you. How much of my income are the people in my area entitled to for educating their children?

I didn't dance. I simply pointed out that each state has it's own rules. We're supposed to have a weak central government, and leave the rules to the states. That way, if you don't like the rules in one state, you move to another that has compatible rules with you're liking. Some states have no sales tax. Some have low income tax. Some have low property tax.

As far as your question, unfortunately, the services provided by municipal governments have to be paid predominently by the local population. Police, fire, roads, sewers, and yes, even schools. As much as I hate the results of the public education system, it is a service that is provided for all to utilize, if they choose to. You apparently have not chosen to have children - so be it.

I have no idea what you make, so I can't compute a percentage, based on what your township spends. The system is set up based on local property values and setting tax rates to cover the cost of running the schools and providing the other local services. If you can't afford to live in a town that provides a ton of services, or spends a ton on schools, you have three options; 1) Get involve and change the spending habits of your town (highly unlikely to succeed where you'd see a difference in what you pay); 2) pay the taxes levied; or 3) move. It really is that simple. Venting on FR will not change the outcome, or your situation.

45 posted on 09/07/2013 12:25:36 PM PDT by Go Gordon (Barack McGreevey Obama)
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