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2007 Senate Joint Resolution 8206 (Creating the budget stabilization account in the state Constitution.)

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1) Yes, taxes can be raised. [by Anonymous on November 5, 2007]
This resolution doesn't actually say taxes are being raised. If you don't like a future tax, vote against it. In the mean time, don't you think there should be money set aside for lean times?


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2) But... [by Anonymous on November 2, 2007]
Yes, it is responsible for individuals and government to save for a 'rainy day'. I personally take a bit of my paycheck every month and put it into savings for that very reason... however; I don't force my employer to pay me more so that I can afford to save. I use the money I already make wisely so that a portion is left to save. The government should already be doing this and shouldn't need more of our money so that they can be 'responsible'.
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3) It is what you do at home, isn't it? [by Anonymous on November 1, 2007]
It is generally considered to be smart budgeting to put money aside in good years that you can tap into if a catastrophe (personal level - accident or unemployment, State level - Mt. St. Helens, serious economic downturn) occurs.

If we pay into it in good years, we don't get tapped for it when we can least afford it (or have the state borrow it and pass it on to our children). It's just a fiscally responsible way of handling our money.
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