Comments | gossamerspider: Dear Governor Patrick

gossamerspider

Dear Governor Patrick

Feb 28, 2009 16:28

I understand that you will likely not read this letter. I'm certain you're too busy with your book deals or taking off to the Berkshires for the weekend. Or perhaps you're busy in Washington, accepting a few billion dollars to put people to work on projects in the state with the caveat that 2 billion will be going to to increase our welfare ( Read more... )

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geekpixie February 28 2009, 21:56:25 UTC

You really should send this to his office. It's sincere, and while a tidge snarky at times, it makes some very good points.
:)

gossamerspider March 1 2009, 00:37:24 UTC

Done.

geekpixie March 1 2009, 01:00:52 UTC

Good for you. I'm very impressed!!!

tonysalieri March 1 2009, 16:08:22 UTC

My biggest problem with this whole gas tax increase business is that it's incredibly regressive. Those who make less have to pay out more as a percentage of their income. Worse yet, it's going to fuck over Western MA much more than Eastern. All those billions of dollars that flowed out to Boston for the Big Dig didn't help us out in terms of bulked up public transporation, and folks have to drive long distances to get from anywhere to anywhere else. It's not uncommon for folks who live in Belchertown to have to commute to work at the mall in Holyoke. Hell, I often have to drive over a hundred miles a week in the course of my job. A friend of mine sometimes goes back and forth between Ware and Pittsfield constantly ( ... )