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Archive Home > 2009 > July > 08 > Why the Legislature’s tax hikes shouldn’t go to voters

Why the Legislature’s tax hikes shouldn’t go to voters

By Mike Bonetto / The Bulletin
July 8, 2009

The Bulletin’s June 8 editorial, “Put tax increases in hands of voters,” perpetuates a common flaw in Oregon politics.

It is often overlooked that America was founded as a representative democracy. People elect those aligned with their political beliefs, and if....

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