Friday, October 6, 2006

Maine should learn from Colorado's TABOR issue

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Mayor Paul LePage says all his e-mails support his position on TABOR, the so-called Taxpayer Bill of Rights. Well here is one e- mail that doesn't. If I had Mayor LePage's e-mail address I'd send it to him directly. I am grateful and thankful that the Maine Municipal Association, which also represents my town, New Sharon, has the courage and wisdom to tell the truth about TABOR. I recently watched a video that presented the views of many prominent Coloradans, both Republicans and Democrats. Their message came across loud and clear. Learn from the Colorado experience. In order to protect the things people care about most deeply, children and their education, and the infrastructure of the state, Maine needs to defeat TABOR. As a parent, an educator, and a citizen of Maine, it is clear to me the destruction TABOR would bring to Maine if passed. Thankfully, the MMA is looking out for my well-being and that of all Mainers. I urge Maine voters to protect Maine from the toxic consequences of passing TABOR. Learn from the Colorado experience.

Edward Ferreira

New Sharon


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