* Wilbur Hubbard wrote, On 3/12/2007 3:22 PM:

And, because of that, we have a local tax burden lower than the
national average. We have one of the best school systems in the
country, with the highest ratings on all four of the the standardized
tests (reading and math, 4th and 8th grades) of any of the states.
Crime rates are well below the national average, with one of the
lowest murder rates in the country. Also, our suicide rate is almost
the lowest in the country. The major health care systems are rated
amongst the best in the country.


It sure looks like the Dems made a mess of things. I suppose its best
if you stayed well clear.

http://www.retirementliving.com/RLtaxburdens.html

Look at the dollar figure on the chart. Massachusetts taxpayers fork
over $5,047 dollars per year. Only exceeded by Connecticut, New Jersey
and New York.


It appears that the concepts of "as a percentage of income" and "per
capita" income are lost on you.