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Long-time Oregonians remember when our taxes were stripped by Measure 30, I think it was, in the 80's. The profits of many Oregon businesses depend directly upon infrastructure like working roads and public transportation. Their investment in the infrastructure returns more to them, than, say to a single middle class resident. Why shouldn't they contribute more, since they benefit more, especially in difficult economic times? 

Thank you, 

Anne Tillinghast

posted 2 years, 4 months ago
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