Yes, I certainly agree! I came to Ca, 15 years ago and am nearing retirement. Now I can't afford to retire and have to keep working as long as I can. The cost of living in this state has become a financial burden, one that does not appear to be getting better and will not get better until the legislative body realizes what they are doing to the citizens of this state. By the time they realize it, most of us (legit taxpayers) will be gone. Then who will carry the cost of all the worthless programs that are in place?