Let's start with the obvious - taxes are necessary in a civil society. They fund public safety, education, transportation, defense, social welfare, etc. The issue is and always has been WHAT ARE THE SPENDING PRIORITIES, WHO PAYS FOR THEM AND HOW MUCH ARE THEY TAXED?
 
Watching the Maine Legislature and Governor, once again, struggle to match spending with tax and fee revenues brings most people to the same conclusion - it's time to reform Maine's tax structure and put an end to the struggle.
 
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