Is there a problem?
The City Beat is puzzled by the apparent lack of reaction to what would seem kind of a provocative post about the funding for the overhaul of East Grand Forks' Civic Center. Even if you thought I was way out of line, you woulda said something right?
This is the problem I have with writing stories about tax dollars. I'm never sure if anybody knows what I'm rambling about. What's up people? Surveys told us that you, our readers, want us to do a better job as "watch dogs" for the public interest. You say taxes are too high but it's like I'm talking to walls here!
This is the problem I have with writing stories about tax dollars. I'm never sure if anybody knows what I'm rambling about. What's up people? Surveys told us that you, our readers, want us to do a better job as "watch dogs" for the public interest. You say taxes are too high but it's like I'm talking to walls here!
posted by Tu-Uyen at 10:04 PM
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Sounds of crickets ......
Tu, a problem I've always had when writing about taxes is that most of the people who complain about high taxes and high spending are only nominally in favor of cutting either.
We all like to talk tough on government waste, but nobody likes to see spending they like or benefit from actually get cut.
True, but this here's just one line item. I remember tons of people voted against the Civic Center overhaul back in 2004. I know this one costs a third as much but people have complained about much smaller things. I mean, people spent days discussing that dog park issue and that's only five figures! The Civic Center is seven figures! (Two different cities, yes, but people don't think different just because they're in different cities.)
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If the people don't protest about utility rates and tax increases why should those with the power to spend care?
Why should GF pay anything? We cannot see the goofy fountain from our side of the river. If Stauss wants money for the fountain, ask those that will benefit... Blue Moose, Applebees, touch of magic, Whiteys, etc. Sure I might see the fountain every once in a while (being a GF resident), but why should GF have to pay the majority?
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