Roads aren't built for free- January 7, 2007 Nobody likes paying more in taxes. But I don't know of many people who enjoy sitting on the Crosstown mired in traffic either. Our state's highway system is in sad shape, and it's going to cost money to fix it. I think the transportation plan being put forward is a good idea.We wouldn't need to raise the gas tax by 10 cents a gallon right now had we been responsible and increased it sometime during the past 18 years or so, but we didn't so this is what we face. The reductions in license tab...http://minnpolitics.blogspot.com/2007/01/roads-arent-built-for-free.html Legislature reconvenes- January 4, 2007 The first day of session was rather low-key. What happens now doesn't mean much. Let's wait to see what happens when the major decisions are made.http://minnpolitics.blogspot.com/2007/01/legislature-reconvenes.html Fine with me- January 4, 2007 The airport wants to crack down on taxi drivers refusing to give rides to passengers carrying alcohol or service dogs. That's fine with me. The only question I have is how the proposed punishments (30-day suspension for the first offense, two years second offense) compare to other offenses; for example, what's the punishment for refusing to carry a passgenger based on raceNo matter what religion you are, there is no excuse for refusing service. Whether you are a Muslim taxi driver who doesn't...http://minnpolitics.blogspot.com/2007/01/fine-with-me.html |