Memorable Words

In this present crisis, government is not the solution to our problem; government is the problem. From time to time we've been tempted to believe that society has become too complex to be managed by self-rule, that government by an elite group is superior to government for, by, and of the people. Well, if no one among us is capable of governing himself, then who among us has the capacity to govern someone else? All of us together, in and out of government, must bear the burden. The solutions we seek must be equitable, with no one group singled out to pay a higher price.

We hear much of special interest groups. Well, our concern must be for a special interest group that has been too long neglected. It knows no sectional boundaries or ethnic and racial divisions, and it crosses political party lines. It is made up of men and women who raise our food, patrol our streets, man our mines and factories, teach our children, keep our homes, and heal us when we're sick -- professionals, industrialists, shopkeepers, clerks, cabbies, and truckdrivers. They are, in short, ``We the people,'' this breed called Americans.

Well, this administration's objective will be a healthy, vigorous, growing economy that provides equal opportunities for all Americans with no barriers born of bigotry or discrimination. Putting America back to work means putting all Americans back to work. Ending inflation means freeing all Americans from the terror of runaway living costs. All must share in the productive work of this ``new beginning,'' and all must share in the bounty of a revived economy. With the idealism and fair play which are the core of our system and our strength, we can have a strong and prosperous America, at peace with itself and the world.

So, as we begin, let us take inventory. We are a nation that has a government -- not the other way around. And this makes us special among the nations of the Earth. Our government has no power except that granted it by the people. It is time to check and reverse the growth of government, which shows signs of having grown beyond the consent of the governed.

Ronald Reagan,Inaugural Address,January 20, 1981

Alexis Patterson

We should not forget about Alexis Patterson who disappeared May 3, 2002. For more info please visit http://www.alexispatterson.freeservers.com/

 

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Were number 6

I just love this story from the JS "Wisconsin dips to No. 6 in tax burden" "Different ranking says No. 14". 

I'm so happy we dropped somewhat, but we can do more to lower things.

In the article it has this - "Per capita, the group said, Wisconsin ranked somewhat lower at 12th in the nation, with an average tax burden of $3,714 a person. A third measure, focusing only on the "big three" state and local taxes that most individuals pay - income, sales and property taxes - ranked Wisconsin third overall, behind only New York and Maine, the group said." Add in other "fees" and taxes, we might be higher.

 

(logic check)Link this with the stories on business's leaving Wisconsin, the Milwaukee County Board wanting anywhere from a 1/4% to a 1% INCREASE in sales taxes, some Milwaukee Common Council members wanting trollies, MATC wanting more $$$$, the list goes on and on, and what do you get? A TAX HECK!!!

 

But according to the left we don't live in one. They just want to add more spending and finance them through more "fees", "sin" taxes, and outright tax hikes.

 

 

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Bike

My first annual rant about Motorcycling. No I will not complain about bikers, but it's the others on the roads that I will rant about. Here is a list of complaints I have about you 4 wheeled folks (you know who you are):

Tailgating: this is not acceptable unless you are on a race track. Tailgating a bike is dangerous to the biker. If we have to stop in a hurry,the truck/car/minivan/SUV behind a bike will severly injure the biker and passenger.

Secure/cover your load: this one applies to all those dump trucks, pickups, and those who haul stuff to the dump. Please cover your load so it is not blowing out of the truck. It's not so bad when you are in a car, but on a bike it can be very bad. I have been pelted by a fine dust from the back of a dump truck and it felt like I was in a sandblaster.

Awareness: be aware that there are motorcycles out there. Just because you don't here one, there might be one.

Blindspots: On a bike the blindspots are larger. They have no rear view mirror, just the 2 that are on the handlebars. If we can't see you, we don't know you are there.