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My apologies to Mr. Corrente, I didn't realize he "didn't lose" the election but rather "gained the trust and support of 13,278 taxpayers." By that logic the Atlanta Falcons "gained 28 points" in the Super Bowl.

Look, any fool can stand at Hoxie Four Corners for a couple of years with a big sign that says "Cut spending, Lower Taxes" and gain a bunch of votes because the general public is lazy and or stupid. Who can't get behind lower taxes? It's easy to get support for that single topic campaign.

The problem is, people like the things those taxes pay for. People like to have their garbage picked up, people like to have the roads plowed and salted, their pot holes filled, they also like the police, fire, and rescue departments to show up when they call. They like to go to parks and Little League games and most people like not paying for private schools. Everybody wants lower taxes but when you ask them which of the above listed they want to give up the answer is always none. I happily pay my taxes and enjoy the services they provide. Truth be told, I'd be willing to pay more if it meant the city plow trucks would stop ripping up my lawn ever winter.

And no, you are not indebted to me as a tax payer. I did not contribute to your campaign, I did not vote for you, you owe me nothing because you lost the election.