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January 6, 2006

"Tax freedom" = 1984 Newspeak

By Ben Cunningham
Memphis Mayor Willie Herenton and Shelby County Mayor AC Wharton say they need more "tax freedom". They "made a unified plea to state lawmakers, asking for the power to create new taxes."

Ok, class, lets review: Shelby County already has the highest property tax rate in the state (followed very closely by Davidson County in second place). Memphis has the highest combined city/county property tax rate in the state. Shelby County is $1.8 billion in debt. Shelby County has more net outmigration than any county in the state according to the last census.

And they want more "tax freedom"...???


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