Tax debate settled by voters in November

Andrew Villeneuve, in his Dec. 10 editorial, states that “a debate has been raging over taxes at both the state and federal level.” According to his own figures, taxes per $1,000 of personal income have gone up by 19.5 percent since 2008, yet he doesn’t see this as a problem. Washington voters don’t seem to share his view. They shot down his beloved I-1098 income tax initiative by a 65-35 percent margin.

December 17, 2010 1:33 pm

Andrew Villeneuve, in his Dec. 10 editorial, states that “a debate has been raging over taxes at both the state and federal level.”

According to his own figures, taxes per $1,000 of personal income have gone up by 19.5 percent since 2008, yet he doesn’t see this as a problem. Washington voters don’t seem to share his view. They shot down his beloved I-1098 income tax initiative by a 65-35 percent margin.

Andrew, the debate is no longer raging. It was settled on Nov. 2. Taxpayers want the government to run LEAN. It is time to accept reality. It is time to change your tune about taxes.

Bob Panian, Redmond