Many opposed to TABOR

Portland Press Herald
Wednesday, June 28, 2006
Letter to the Editor by John Henderson

Proponents of the TABOR referendum on this fall's ballot claim that only "special interests" could be opposed to it.

The Maine Education Association is opposed to TABOR. If your children and their education are special to you, then maybe MEA is a "special interest."

The AARP is opposed to TABOR. If your grandparents and parents are special to you, then maybe AARP is a "special interest."

The Maine Municipal Association is opposed to TABOR. If the solvency and well-being of your town is important to you, then maybe MMA is a "special interest."

TABOR proponents have misidentified the problem.

While the cost of community has risen, the effective tax rate in Maine is the same as it was in 1996.

Meanwhile, health insurance premiums have risen at double-digit rates for the last five years, and we are all familiar with the steep rise in gas and oil prices. Health insurance and oil companies are posting record profits.

Who is really picking your pocket?

John Henderson of Auburn is a member of MPA's Androscoggin Valley chapter.

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