Taxed

It looks like I'll be drinking less Diet Coke. (I absolutely refuse to give up wine.) And I'll be listening to less music.

Or you know... maybe we'll just move. Let's get the hell out of New York.

We are already the second most taxed state in America, and now Governor Paterson wants to raise the ante. And all I can say is...

Go to hell.

We pay ridiculous amounts of property taxes, school taxes, etc. We have an 8% sales tax. I've always been a little bitter about all of this, but fellow New Yorkers have repeatedly pointed out that compared to other states, we get a lot more for our tax money. So I've continuously sucked it up.

But seriously? Higher taxes on soda, beer, wine, iTunes, taxis, movies, sports games, and cable? I'm well aware that these things aren't necessities, but holy hell. Way to suck the fun out of just about everything.

The State has gotten themselves into this mess with our broken welfare system, general overspending, and pouring money into the wrong programs. So you know what? They should get themselves out. They're already bleeding us dry and now they want more.

I know, I know. I'm a democrat complaining about taxes. But come on. The shittiest thing is that we're going to be paying all these extra taxes, and funds for education, healthcare, social programs, etc. are STILL being cut. Jobs are STILL being lost. If more taxes were going to improve something, I'd likely have an easier time with the hikes. But what are we getting for the extra taxes? Looks like a big ol' NOTHING.

I know the economy sucks and everyone is hurting, including the government. But for the love of all that is good in life, how does it help to put us all further in the hole? We're going to be paying more for all of the stuff that helps us forget about how much things suck.

Thanks, New York. Thanks a lot.