text: Nap, that is just fundamentally incorrect. what we do know is that the state government currently spends upwards of $13000/person, yet the national average for state spending is about $5400/person. their budget is for what, about 9 billion? they only have 5 and want the other 4 and intend to come after it through taxation before considering the cuts necessary to remain solvent. until the state can reduce their spending to where it is more in line with the national average, don't come ask me to reduce my standard of living.