Tax Day: A Good Time To Consider How Our Tax Dollars Are Spent

When you file your tax return today, it’s a good time to stop and think about how your tax money is being spent.

In Stanly County, the Commissioners have already spent more than $3 million of tax revenue – without any public debate – on lawyers, lobbyists and other expenses related to its push for a government takeover of Alcoa’s property.  In the first two months of 2010, the Commissioners have spent more than $300,000.  They are on pace to spend an additional $2 million this year alone.

Meanwhile, Gov. Perdue supports a costly government takeover despite the financial crisis facing our state.  With lagging revenue projections, North Carolina predicts a budget shortfall of almost $800 million this year. But that hasn’t stopped Gov. Perdue from continuing to push for a government takeover that could cost taxpayers up to a half billion dollars.

The Wall Street Journal reported in January that Americans have grown increasingly opposed to government intervention in private businesses.

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