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The elephant in the room that seems to elude people is the state's confiscatory tax structure. More specifically, the existence of a state income and sales tax. Why? What specific services do residents of RI receive, as a function of these taxes, that NH residents do not receive, as a function of not having these taxes? And yet Rhode Islanlders, who retain the distinction of having the second lowest median adult education level in New England, seem perfectly happy to pay these taxes while re-electing the same dolts, year after year, who will do nothing to change this tax structure. Regulations, graft, and cronyism will not change until money stops flowing freely to the state house. And the money flow will not change until taxes are dramatically altered. But that will require either courage (unlikely), or a new breed in the GA. And with 1 of every 6 Rhode Island adults linked to a public payroll, a new breed is unelectable. Result: Higher income producers will continue to flee, while Takers will continue to move here. RI is clearly becoming a mocrocosm of Obama's vision for America: Punish producers, enable takers, expand government, and make as many citizens dependent upon government as possible. RI's future, like America's, is simply unsustainable because, as Thatcher said: "...eventually you run out of other peoples' money."

From: ‘Flawed RI business brand’ critiqued by RI Taxpayers group

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