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As an Oregonian who has had to slash his budget and live within his  means HIS WHOLE LIFE, fairness is expecting our legislators to do their job, follow the state constitution, and live within the state's means.

Fairness is NOT driving productive citizens and good businesses to neighboring states.  That is STUPIDITY.

Maryland tried the same thing last year and they raised NO NEW REVENUE.  Better cut now before you realize you'll have to cut later anyhow. 

If Oregon passes these bills, when the economy turns, it won't be here....it will be in some other state that's not trying to gouge the productive engines of the economy.

posted 3 years, 11 months ago
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