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To: nicmarlo
Here's a reply I got from a Republican State Legislator when I wrote to her on the tobacco tax jihad in Maine.

This is what we're fighting:

. Yes, the legislature is a scary group who are mostly made up of Socialists and Communists.

Is this what the people of this state want? I wonder. They keep electing this type of legislator.

I am one of the folks up there that is constantly harrassing them on the floor (along with Rep David Trahan and 31 other House members) about increasing taxes and how bad a thing that is, and that it actually does the opposite of what it takes to improve a struggling economy. They just do not get it. The more they take , the more people remain in poverty and under the thumbs of the government. Oh, did I hear you say that is what their game plan is?

Many of the legislators have gone to school at very liberal- thinking colleges, others are mill workers that are envious at anyone who owns or operates a business of any kind and are of the mentality of workers vs. businesses.

Indeed, we the legislature, are truly ruining this state. But, it is not the whole of it. The minority tries very hard to make a change and not tax our citizens out of this State.

I battled the increase of the gas tax on ;I voted forever trying to turn around 5 Democrats' votes. Well I did, to no avail, 5 other Democrats switched their vote because they promised Mike Saxyl that they would if he needed them.

Deals are made that are clearly against the people and for the Commissioners and to keep Government in control. I was totally disgusted.

Take care

Sincerely,

Rep. Lois Snowe-Mello

I have enormous admiration for this woman.

She speaks the truth.

14 posted on 11/27/2002 1:09:07 PM PST by Madame Dufarge
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To: Madame Dufarge
That's the best, most honest, letter I've ever read by any representative (or Senator). Darn worthy of your admiration, I must say.
17 posted on 11/27/2002 1:37:53 PM PST by nicmarlo
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