(with apologies to The Beatles, once again)
Well we just sent our pound of flesh to the State of Ohio. Yes, we owed state taxes, and not just a few bucks either. More than 600 dollars, all to help bail our great state out of its economic cesspool. And part of it was our fault, because the West Virginia retirement fund can't withhold another state's taxes from my husband's pension. So we're always going to owe.
(That's one for you, nineteen for me.)
Now don't get me wrong. I believe in paying my fair share of taxes, just as I believe that my tax dollars should go to support programs that help Americans in need. The operative words here are "fair share" and "help Americans in need". I don't believe, however, that appointing your cronies to advisor and cabinet posts, then giving them a huge raise meets either of those criteria. I also find it difficult to believe that a retired school teacher and someone who is unemployed still owe the state MORE in tax money.
(Be thankful I don't take it all.)
So Governor Kasich, please enjoy our contribution to your staff compensation fund. The extra money you allocated to the members of this highly valuable think tank is more than most Ohioans make in a year. I expect we will see grand results from their efforts -- new industry throughout the state, new technology, unemployment reduced to zero, no one in need of utility assistance. People compensated that well must possess superb intellect, outstanding business acumen, and overarching concern for less fortunate Ohioans. We should benefit from their abilities and see outstanding results. I, for one, will be waiting . . .
(Yeah, I'm the taxman.)
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