RI state beaches charging on Mothers Day

[Jim in CT]

Originally Posted by RIJIMMY

doing my Texas reseach, came across articles on how Ft Worth has a thriving arts and downtown areas. Museums, restaurants, shops, etc. Lonely Planet guide calls it one of the best pedestrian friendly downtowns in the nation.
Is it a coincedence that PARKING IS FREE every weekend in downtown Ft Worth? FREE PARKING ! Cost me @ $35 to park near Quincy market! Guess how often we go into Boston?

And they also don't even know what the word "tax" means. I believe they have no sales tax, nor a state income tax?

[likwid]

Originally Posted by Jim in CT

And they also don't even know what the word "tax" means. I believe they have no sales tax, nor a state income tax?

6.25% sales tax along with cities/counties/towns can impose up to an additional 2%.

I guess they know what "tax" means.

[RIJIMMY]

Originally Posted by likwid

6.25% sales tax along with cities/counties/towns can impose up to an additional 2%.

I guess they know what "tax" means.

yes high property taxes, but guess what? that $$$$ goes to my kids school and to my town. It creates a lot of local pride. Im willing to pay when I reap the benefits.
The sales tax is only a few % more than here and will take a LONG time before it adds up to what I pay in MA income tax.
But that is not the point of this thread, the point is that states lose sight of what drives the economy. People dropping $$ at Georges or for ice cream or at CharlieO's benefits the people of RI, not the revenue generated from beach fees. Its bad business.
Its also bad for citizens. I think children who grow up on the beaches are a - active and b-appreciate the beauty and wildlife.

[likwid]

Originally Posted by RIJIMMY

I think children who grow up on the beaches are a - active and b-appreciate the beauty and wildlife.

With what you prefaced it with, that wouldn't be appreciating it, that's taking it for granted.

[RIROCKHOUND]

Originally Posted by Jim in CT

And they also don't even know what the word "tax" means. I believe they have no sales tax, nor a state income tax?

They also receive (in 2007) 4+ Billion dollars/year in energy and other severance taxes from industry... and have 6.25% sales tax

State Energy Revenues Update

and have 'Among the highest property taxes in the country'
Economy of Texas - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

[Jim in CT]

That's why I put a question mark there.

Yax burden by state in this link. TX is 45th (1st is highest, 50 is lowest).

The Tax Foundation - State and Local Tax Burdens: All States, One Year, 1977 - 2009

So yes, they know what "tax" means. Not the way we in New england know what it means...and I don't know what we get for all that extra $$. Beats me.

[likwid]

Originally Posted by Jim in CT

That's why I put a question mark there.

Yax burden by state in this link. TX is 45th (1st is highest, 50 is lowest).

The Tax Foundation - State and Local Tax Burdens: All States, One Year, 1977 - 2009

So yes, they know what "tax" means. Not the way we in New england know what it means...and I don't know what we get for all that extra $$. Beats me.

Just move to Texas with RIJIMMY already.

We get less Mexicans in MA for all that extra money.