| Charles Ballard: Ballard, who describes term limits as “a disaster,” said politicians are cowardly refusing to address the obvious need for additional revenue streams. For some, the mantra “no new taxes” has morphed into a religious conviction that obscures the facts.
...snip... “People tell me all I want to do is raise taxes,” Ballard said. “Actually, I’d be happy if we just quit cutting taxes.”
...snip... Citizens told Ballard that they fear, as Michigan’s economy continues to languish, that public services will plunge to an unacceptable level and lawmakers won’t be brave enough to tax more. “Be loud,” Ballard said. “The time for being nice is over.”
Apart from the fact that he appears resigned to finish converting Michigan to an economy based on paper rather than making things... |
