Editor:
While I feel this letter may not be agreed with by some, I feel it is important to say. Property taxes are high, and I realize that it has put a burden on some folks; however, there is help for those who truly need it.
If you can afford more than one home and have several $80,000-plus vehicles, ATVs, motor homes, etc., don’t complain. I’m personally offended by billionaires using our beautiful state as a tax haven.
I like having plowed and maintained roadways, law enforcement, fire protection, safe running water, infrastructure, etc. I want our children to be well educated and have safe, well-maintained schools and buses. This is only a fraction of what our tax dollars provide.
Think about this: if you had to provide all of these services for yourself, how could you possibly afford it? If you keep up and maintain the roadway in front of your home but the person down the street doesn’t, it still impedes your path to work. How do you deal with this?
Do we all charge a toll to those who drive on “our” roads or simply refuse to let others pass? Who will put out fires? How will law enforcement get to you in an emergency? How will all children be educated?
Once again, this is just a fraction of what you would have to provide yourself.
Please take time to think before you ask for taxes to be cut. I realize that inflation has been hard on everyone, but as I look around, I see very few who have cut back on spending. I believe we are responsible for inflation — if we continue to buy, “they” will keep prices high.
Those who say they can cut or eliminate taxes and still provide services are lying to you!
Colleen Kunz
Bear River
