Our tax cut
While the Idaho Legislatures been stewing about a $40
million tax cut from the states "surplus," weve been dreaming about
how to spend our share.
Oh, the places well go and the things well see! The $55 to $75
well receive as an average Idahoan will take our gas hog about 300 milesless
with a stop at the greaseburger joint.
"No guilt" will be our motto as we take off on a road trip.
When we pass one of the states crumbling schools, well be
secure in the knowledge that forcing kids to organize a few more bake sales will build
character and teach kids the value of a buck. Besides, how bad can asbestos from old
crumbling ceiling tiles really be?
Even better, forcing kids to build sewage collection systems at a young
age will give them solid grounding in math, chemistry and engineeringand keep them
off the street.
When we zoom past panhandlers who are talking to no one in particular we
wont feel the slightest twinge of guilt about Idahos abysmal lack of services
for the mentally ill. We will rest firm in the belief that being cuckoo has nothing to do
with brain chemistry and certainly has nothing to do with us. We will think, "The
slackers would be fine if theyd just get a job."
When we drive Idahos highways, well ignore those little white
crosses scattered here and there. Instead of thinking the state ought to install guard
rails to keep cars from plunging over steep banks, well drift to higher intellectual
planes and remember Darwin and his theories. "Wont happen to us,"
well say.
We just cant wait to get that tax cut. Well be looking for the
check in the mail.