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on Public Transit
I live in NE Portland and commute to Hillboro for work. I've checked on several occasions on how long it would take and the answer is 2 hours and 10 minutes one way. That would be almost 4.5 hours a day.
I've emailed several times to see if there were plans for a WES type of train running east/west through the heart of the metro area but no plan exists. I would think an express through the highest traffic area would be a much better plan.
I can't use Trimet with the current and planned system.
posted 2 years, 5 months ago
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on Special Coverage: Kroger Won't Charge Sam Adams
Sam Adams betrayed our trust while he was pursuing a young intern. How would you feel if it had been your son or daughter. He abused his position of power and then lied to cover it up. He wasn't protecting us. He was trying to advance his political career just like politicians all over this country.
However, I think the AG did the right thing because the evidence isn't there to get a conviction.
Should Sam be Mayor? That is another issue.
posted 3 years, 11 months ago
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on Taxing Questions
So during the next storm you would be willing to give up a blanket, and then your food, and then whatever else is asked for?
My problem here is that the government just continues to come and ask for more. Why is it the government always needs a greater percentage? The governor now wants to increase the gasoline tax to "create" jobs. But by taking money away from other businesses where we might spend this money if it wasn't going out in taxes. When will it be enough?
I agree with the senator. If you help me in an emergency I should have the decency to pay you back because I shouldn't expect you to bail me out. I shouldn't just assume you will be obligated to support me.
posted 3 years, 11 months ago
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on Taxing Questions
Another piece to this is when people talk about helping those that are less fortunate which immediately implies those making a good salary are more fortunate.
Sometimes it's just about hard work. I see so many people around Portland sitting around at coffee shops at all hours of the day and wonder why these people aren't working? And this was when the unemployment rate was around 6%.
posted 3 years, 11 months ago
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on Taxing Questions
Just to correct a few of your statements: Making $125,000 a year does not make you rich. And when you reach $75,000 a year you can no longer deduct interest on things like student loans/tuition.
I have basically no deductions and pay a large part of my income in taxes. I do pay my fair share. If you add up all the taxes I pay it is close to 50%
I would be willing to pay 50% of my income if I knew it would stop there. Are you willing to pay 50% or is that unfair too?
posted 3 years, 11 months ago
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on Taxing Questions
I applaud Sen. Mark Hass for requiring a sunset provision. I feel it is disingenuous of the state goverment to use this economic emergency to just pass tax hikes that will never end.
There is nothing wrong with all of us helping out in these tough times, but I completely agree with Sen. Hass. There should be a time table for the emergency tax increases to be terminated. If the government wants more money when this ends they can come back and ask the people again.
posted 3 years, 11 months ago
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