Americans for Prosperity – NC wants you to get outraged that the state legislature is attempting to balance its budget with $1 billion in tax increases. Among these increases are the sin taxes that have been big in the news. Other proposed increases include higher property taxes for those who don’t default on their mortgages and taxes on internet sales, extended warranties, car repairs, and haircuts. AFP correctly states that, for government, taxpayers are spending beyond their means. And what are they buying? Why, things like mighty pensions for legislators. You are invited to build a letter from the talking points AFP provides here.
Dr. Roy Cordato of the John Locke Foundation prepared a nice document proposing ideas to reform the state’s tax system. He explains why government redistributions to favorite classes clamp the progress of liberty and prosperity.
