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the tax rate might not increase, but the total tax has increased. If the state is taking the same proportional bite of a larger pie, then the state is taking in more money, hence a tax increase even though the rate remains the same.

As long as the spending is on the right things, and it doesn't result in a tax rate increase, I have no problem with that.

I think we're saying the same thing here. It's just that you think it's OK and I don't.

39 posted on 01/17/2005 6:57:57 AM PST by from occupied ga (Your government is your most dangerous enemy, and Bush is no conservative)

I think we're saying the same thing here. It's just that you think it's OK and I don't.

You are quite right. I think it would be unrealist to expect that the government wouldn't use the revenues generated by the tax rate that has already been set by law. If we had set a revenue projection, and ceased collecting taxes once that projection was made, it would be a different story altogether. It is normal, and expected, that the government is going to use the revenues generated by a set rate.

What is debatable, however, is how that money is used. If it is wasted, and then a tax rate increase becomes necessary to cover necessary costs, then I have a problem with it.