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User Info Gay marriage was not the most important NY law last night... in forum [Realty]
Bozonian
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Saratoga Springs, New York
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Though I think gays are stupid for wanting marriage (now they can suffer like all my other married friends) but on general libertarian principles I approve. However, something much more monumental was passed for "the rest of us" last night

(Outside of NY City)

The bill limits to 2 percent or the rate of inflation, whichever is less, the amount by which a government entity can increase its annual tax levy, although there are several exceptions.

Read more: http://www.timesunion.com/local/article/....
http://www.timesunion.com/local/article/....

I don't regret buying this property any more.

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Free
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The world
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Prop 13 like effect?

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Bergziege
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Central IL
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Other fees will go up to compensate.

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Wearedoomed
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slightly red state
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Yeah, watch total sales tax shoot the moon.

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Resistance
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So, the GOV will increase the tax levy by 2%/year and you approve???

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"Why must political experiments always be in the direction of more government? Why not give the free market a county or even a state or two, and see what it can accomplish?"Murray Rothbard - The Fallacy of the Public Sector
Bozonian
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Saratoga Springs, New York
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I don't give a crap if sales tax skyrockets. I'm not forced to buy stuff in New York. I can drive to Vermont if I have to.

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Forget about blaming, fighting with, or crediting other people. The only real challenge in life, is with yourself. -- Me

Everything I write is my opinion and not to be considered proven fact. Nothing I write should be considered financial advice.
Lk
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DC - VA
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^ So they'll increase your fuel tax
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