I don't particularily like the idea of more taxes either, but the above statement echoes my feelings precisely. I truly can't understand why people get so worked over a few dollars a month in tax, but quietly fork over hundreds to oil compaines that are making record profits AND AT THE SAME TIME getting tax-dollar-funded subsidies. Geez, at least with the tax I'll get a little something in return. When was the last time a major oil company did something that truly benefitted our entire state?

Why isn't Carlson and Wilbur circulating a petition to demand an explanation into the coincidence of soaring fuel costs and soaring profits? Why are they only concerned with stopping something that will benefit the state?