Whew. And I thought Alderman Bernie Stone’s defense of a $5,400 taxpayer-funded shower was bad.
No, the most ridiculous statement of the month — hands down — goes to Cook County Commissioner (D-Chicago) Deborah Sims who, in defending Cook County President Todd Stroger’s plan to make Chicago’s sales tax the highest among big U.S. cities, stated:
“This country was built on taxes.”
This country. The United States of America. Built on taxes.
Not hard work, innovation, minimal regulation and free markets.
Taxes.
Totally makes sense…I mean, think of the American Revolution. Here’s a situation where chaps are vocally begging for England’s tariffs. And the Industrial Revolution — how without the massive taxation? Yes, we are a country that embraces taxation. Needs taxation. Gimme. More!
Uh…no. But, please, do give Commissioner Sims a call at 312.603.6381. Or visit her in person at her office on 118 N. Clark Street, Room 567, Chicago, IL 60602.
She needs a history lesson. Better yet, we need her to get a history lesson.
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