Obama Fans: No on Proposition S
Interestingly, just about every Barack Obama supporter I talk to is opposed to Proposition S. In a way, you would think that supporters of a liberal senator would not oppose a tax increase. But it's not the case as a significant number of Democrats are opposing Proposition S including its potential for taxing the internet, as its a regressive tax on consumers. Its also a tax many big corporations will not have to pay.
With the expected large turnout of Obama supporters, could they sink the regresive tax increase on cell phones and internet service that Propsition S represents? This could very well be a part of the Yes on Proposition S campaign's decision to not use the Mayor with his Hillary Clinton connections in the campaign, but instead use the politically popular Chief William Bratton.
All we can hope is that Obama wins and S loses.
With the expected large turnout of Obama supporters, could they sink the regresive tax increase on cell phones and internet service that Propsition S represents? This could very well be a part of the Yes on Proposition S campaign's decision to not use the Mayor with his Hillary Clinton connections in the campaign, but instead use the politically popular Chief William Bratton.
All we can hope is that Obama wins and S loses.
Labels: Barack Obama, chief william bratton, mayor antonio villaraigosa, proposition s
Posted by Mayor Sam @ 2/04/2008 05:38:00 PM
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Voters in Pasadena are probably thinking about the contentious presidential race when they go to the polls tomorrow. It would be very easy to overlook a new tax hike scheme buried down the ballot. But just because big things are going on across the country, we can’t forget the threats to our freedoms in our own backyards.
The proposal called Measure D is nothing more than a new tax that is bad for taxpayers and consumers in Pasadena. Tomorrow, vote No on Measure D.
If Measure D passes, it would mean a new tax on the communications products you have come to depend on like text messaging and the internet. And you can be certain, if Pasadena wins the chance to tax their residents more, other California municipalities will be sure to follow.
Piling on more taxes isn’t “modernization.” It’s a serious step backwards for Pasadena. Unions and politicians will be out in full force tomorrow supporting the new tax; it is essential that freedom advocates come out stronger to defeat this tax.
To join the on-the-ground campaign against Measure D, visit our website to sign up and don’t forget to VOTE NO TOMORROW.
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