Post by jgaffney on Mar 25, 2010 12:07:33 GMT -5
In this morning's PeeDee, there is an article from the AP, "Poll: State Voters Oppose Most Cuts."
Californians want their lawmakers to solve the state's budget crisis, as long as it doesn't require any significant spending cuts, according to a poll released Wednesday.
The Field Poll found that state voters oppose nearly all cutbacks that could help reduce the $20 billion budget deficit.
The poll covered 14 areas of state government spending, including education, public transportation and public assistance programs for low-income families.
In 10 of those areas, a majority of voters opposed making any spending cuts. In six areas, fewer than a third of voters surveyed said they would support cutbacks.
This is just the opening salvo in the campaign to raise taxes in California. We are so spoiled by our great living environment and our ballot proposition process that we think we can have everything without paying for anything.
The next time you are approached by a signature-gatherer with the latest initiative petition, ask them, "How are we going to pay for this?" I have found that this will make most of them leave you alone.
Californians want their lawmakers to solve the state's budget crisis, as long as it doesn't require any significant spending cuts, according to a poll released Wednesday.
The Field Poll found that state voters oppose nearly all cutbacks that could help reduce the $20 billion budget deficit.
The poll covered 14 areas of state government spending, including education, public transportation and public assistance programs for low-income families.
In 10 of those areas, a majority of voters opposed making any spending cuts. In six areas, fewer than a third of voters surveyed said they would support cutbacks.
This is just the opening salvo in the campaign to raise taxes in California. We are so spoiled by our great living environment and our ballot proposition process that we think we can have everything without paying for anything.
The next time you are approached by a signature-gatherer with the latest initiative petition, ask them, "How are we going to pay for this?" I have found that this will make most of them leave you alone.
