Ken, you say that we need to "take back the state" and then you say that we have to "better ourselves." This represents the most reactionary sentiment I have ever seen. Sir, your backwards thinking is so characterisitic of nations like Afganistan and Iran that I am ashamed to be your countryman. So when have you been taxed the hell out of? Taxes right now are at the same level as they were eight years ago and well if I can pay all my taxes on my salary, I am sure you can and can still pay all the other bills. Think of the services that you get, education, law enforcement, parks, roads, the base, the list is endless. This board also only increased spending by 2 percent this year because they are fiscally responsible. They raise taxes when they need to and they cut when they need to.