Why Liberals Make Poor Math Teachers

According to Time.com, Florida is apparently hemorrhaging residents in the same manner and due to some of the same circumstances that has afflicted Michigan for the past eight years. Yes, Michigan is somewhat unique with our large and eroding automobile based economy, but over taxing and over spending have certainly sped up the exodus in recent years. Seems that Floridians are voting with their feet as well.

Not to be outdone however is a newly formed liberal group in Michigan called A Better Future for Michigan. Seems this group, led by the teacher's union, other labor unions, and social service agencies (Democrats) would like to increase taxes in order to raise an additional $3 billion! According to the web article, "the group proposes to increase taxes on business by $600 million, raise $1.65 billion by taxing "luxury items" such as entertainment and recreation (who knew going to the movies was a "luxury?"), and scoop up another $600 million by boosting the state income tax rate on high earners by more than 58% (from 4.35% to 6.9%)."

Understand that this kind of thinking has led almost a half a million residents to leave Michigan already. Guess how many will be left if these geniuses get their way. What is so ridiculous about this and what the left never seem to grasp in these arguments is why should we increase taxes to pay for services for a dwindling number of people? Shouldn't a smaller population cost less to serve than a larger one?