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Old 11-08-2016, 05:18 PM   #22
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Originally Posted by PeterG View Post
You seem to be suggesting that there is something wrong with tax collections (not tax rates, but actual dollars collected) increasing each year. Actually, the opposite is true--there would be something strange if tax collections did not increase. Governments are affected by inflation in the same way it hits the rest of the economy. Teachers, policemen, road crews and other people need to be paid each year, and those salaries and benefits need to rise just to keep those folks at the same level.

From your signature it looks like you're lucky enough to enjoy the lake as a second home--a luxury few government employees can afford. So maybe a few extra dollars a year isn't so bad?
Ah, no, actually I didn't suggest that at all. You are welcome to start another side thread on that if you like, but don't put words in my mouth.
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