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Letter: Haley’s “Joking” Tax Relief

Dear Editor: Some of us were momentarily filled with joy upon seeing that our governor had proposed an income tax cut. When I first saw it I thought, “Can this be?! Is our wonderful state finally taking a measure to encourage its citizens and promote business growth?” The joy was…

lettersDear Editor: Some of us were momentarily filled with joy upon seeing that our governor had proposed an income tax cut. When I first saw it I thought, “Can this be?! Is our wonderful state finally taking a measure to encourage its citizens and promote business growth?”

The joy was short-lived after reading the details.

Are our politicians so detached that they think $29 a year is actually going to help a family? I wish I could applaud her efforts, but I can’t. Not when our neighboring states are making strides in the right direction and we’re being left in the dust. Individuals and businesses are going to leave and, when given the chance to come to South Carolina, they’re going to seek other opportunities in North Carolina, Florida, and Tennessee. Nikki Haley’s plan seems like a counter-offer to some new ideas, but all in all, it’s basically offensive and I wish she was joking.

In summary, South Carolinians are on the wrong end of a losing battle, again.

Sincerely,

Alex Thornton
Charleston, S.C.

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7 comments

Frank Pytel January 15, 2014 at 2:03 pm

Are our politicians so detached that they think $29 a year is actually going to help a family?”
Alex: Yes

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Smirks January 15, 2014 at 4:10 pm

I remember reading a bumper sticker saying “If you’re going to ride my ass, at least buy me dinner.” In a politician’s mind, they just did.

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Centrist View January 15, 2014 at 2:51 pm

$29 is what the pay for a condemned prisoner’s last meal before execution.

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CorruptionInColumbia January 15, 2014 at 3:16 pm

Alex, how inconsiderate of you to be worrying about taxes at a time like this! Nikki is about to face the battle of her political career later on this year, and you are worrying about taxes? If she loses, she will lose the free rent for her family and herself in the Governor’s Mansion, the under the table payments, and numerous other perks that she uses to line the pockets of herself and her family. Also, don’t you feel a little consideration for her numerous cronies and other business “partners” who she has seen fit to guarantee lucrative jobs with generous benefits, is in order?

Geeze man, think about someone other than yourself now and again.

(sarcasm font, off)

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Frank Pytel January 16, 2014 at 5:56 am

CC, you’re right. We gotta do something about these GAWD DAMED RIGHT WING LUNITIC GUN TOTIN’ BIBLE THUMPIN’ HO’S. Don’t they have any FEELINGS

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dont like Nikki nomo January 15, 2014 at 3:55 pm

‘Betcha Nikki got more than $29 donated to her walmart account by blocking the new Cosco on Piney Grove Rd

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Lake January 16, 2014 at 7:13 am

Here is a novel idea Alex…don’t vote for Haley in 2014.

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