Vote for smaller government in 2012

BizPac Review ^ | Aug.22,2011 | John R.Smith

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You haven’t heard much about this little doozy in traditional media outlets, mostly because the mainstream media wishes this creature had never been born. They hope they can strangle it by the time you have chance to vote for it in 2012.

The Florida legislature has given you, the voter, the chance of a lifetime: You can vote to force future state governments to put a lid on state spending. What a novel idea. But one that causes any self-respecting liberal to drip with anger over the whole notion.

Our political leaders should have sense enough to know when enough is enough, but sad to say we cannot count on most of them to put the quietus on eternal tax increases. This year, the legislature came through. They have given Florida voters a chance to mandate future Florida governments to pass a “Live-Within-Our-Means” budget.

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This is where I lose my mind . . . when the taxpayers have the chance to vote but they are manipulated by media into making whatever choice is marketed the best. Often government money is used in the marketing, and certainly the liberal media takes advantage of their ability to influence ignorant voters. It happens time and time again!

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Our political leaders should have sense enough to know when enough is enough...

No. That's where you're wrong, John Smith. As if that's your real name.

It's up to the people to know when enough is enough. I know that sounds like an over-simplified answer but that makes it no less true.