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Originally Posted by Riot

As I've said, I think raising taxes on the 2/3 of Wisconsin companies that currently pay zero taxes would be a good idea. Yes, they can pay a small amount. Those tax loopholes enabling them to pay no tax can be closed. No, I did not say to raise other taxes, especially personal taxes on citizens.

If you raise taxes on corporations in today's economy either they will lay off employees to offset expenses or move their company to a state that will offer tax incentives to do business in their state. You just don't get it!

Then why are you eagerly supporting your Governor decreasing the income of low to middle-income state employees by 8% ! That's a huge, lifestyle-changing percentage. Just because it's not being called a "tax" ???

I just met with a physical education teacher who makes a salary of $104,000 annually to teach gym in a middle school. That does not include the fact that he doesn't pay medical insurance at all or contribute towards his pension. Do you think that is a good use of government $? If we really cared about education we would compensate teachers that work hard and are good at their job instead of protecting the incompetent ones. But again it is all about the kids

That makes no sense to me. If Wisconsinites are tired of it, as you say, why are they, and you, supporting the governor doing it? Taking money from the citizens?

Remember public employees are paid by the citizens of the state so in essence we are their employer. You are not taking from the citizens you are giving power back to the employer and not the employee. FDR got it. Why can't you?