Eager for income tax

Thanks to the brave Washington legislators who are finally willing to speak the I-word. I think an income tax is the best idea regarding what to do about our state’s budget shortfall to come out of this legislative session. Let’s get income tax out there on the table and really see what the people in Washington think about how to raise revenue for the essential services we all enjoy.

The choice is simple. Do we continue relying on a regressive system of sales taxes that places an unequal burden of paying for services on those at the lowest income levels? Or, do we ask people who are financially well able to step up and support the very things – good education, infrastructure, police and fire protection, etc. – that make their communities stable and their wealth possible?

As a side note: I found it interesting that Jim Camden (or his editors) chose the words “so-called” high earners to reference individuals earning $200,000 a year.

I can only assume that Jim and I live in very different worlds. In my world, people who earn $200,000 are without a doubt understood to be both blessed with great good fortune and high earners.

Jet Tilley

Spokane