Awesome: Tax Revolt in Massachuetts

Who knew? The state might be called "Taxachuetts," but some of its long-suffering citizenry have had enough. There was an anti-state income tax rally at historic Faneuil Hall in Boston this past weekend. An anti-tax protest in Taxachuetts! Is it a sign of the Apocalypse or a sign that people are finally wising up? Both?

Plus reportage from the New York Times too, saying that state and local officials are "scared." I feel like cheering. Ooooo, are the feckless politicians, used to battening on the public teat, scared of angry citizens? That's awesome.

Ohhhhh, I wish I could have been there. Just the thought of a peaceful citizens' rally against high taxes makes my heart go pitter-patter! That's even more awesome.

Still more awesome? The idea that repealing the Taxachuetts state income tax would mean that the average taxpayer there would keep $3600 more of his/her own hard-earned money per year.

Here's the article. Blurb:

More than 250 activists rallied at Faneuil Hall yesterday, hoping to build support for a proposal on the November ballot that would abolish the state income tax.

Supporters of Question 1, which would eliminate the 5.3 percent tax, denounced government spending as wasteful and said the national financial crisis and slumping economy make it increasingly important to ease the burden on taxpayers.

"I'd rather see the people keep their money than sending it to Beacon Hill," said Gerry Cardillo, 62, of Easton. "State spending is out of control."