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2004 House Bill 5929 (Repeal certain school recreation tax power )

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1) Then I think that we have a solution here. [by Anonymous Citizen on May 30, 2004]
If the majority wants to pay for a particular service or program, there is absolutely NOTHING preventing them from reaching into their own pocket and paying for it themselves.

But to compel the remainder of residents who do not support it to pay for something they neither want nor need is nothing less than theft, pure and simple!
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2) The real issue is local control - [by Anonymous Citizen on May 26, 2004]
Whether I’m for or against local school millages to support rec programs is a non-issue here. The real issue is local control over my school district.

If a majority of voters in my district agree to such taxes for themselves, why should they be prevented by State law from making such a choice?

It is inconsistent to demand that schools and the programs they offer be responsive to the demands of community “customers” while supporting measures that erode their capacity to be so.
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3) "Free" Swim [by Anonymous Citizen on May 25, 2004]
Dittos - Open up your own wallet and accept the responsibility for your health.

I'm sure you could find a hotel in your area that would allow you to swim for a minimal fee. If you are so concerned about the health of the general public, make a public service announcement that you will provide the funding for a number of citizens to swim/exercise "on you".
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