This is more of a local issue that voters should decide. In Massachusetts, with Kerry and Kennedy as Senators, the taxes here are just unbelievable. We are also known as Taxachusetts. I beleive in some taxes, to help pay for the community and evereything, but it can go too far. Taxes can actually hurt a state's economy. Many Mass. residents drive to the malls in New Hampshire- no taxes! The only drawback is tax must still be paid on big items such as cars, etc. When it comes down to it, liberal's high taxes are too much, Libertarians no taxes is just crazy. Elevated taxes are just right.