re: #375 Gus 802

Here’s this from Think Progress:

At least Chief Edmison is finally a voice of reason in a region of Galtian stupidity. The report is that now Obion County wants to expand “subscription only” fire protection. All of this because they refuse to institute a 0.13 cent increase in property taxes which translates to 104 dollars for 80K of value. So instead of raising taxes they institute fees which will cause future problems and more homes burning down to the ground. No new taxes they will scream! Instead, a fee and more Boss Hog shenanigans.

Exactly—the voters of this area apparently refused to support a tiny tax increase so they could have fire protection. The voters chose to defund the fire department, or to prevent the FD from collecting taxes so it could fully function.

Stupid is as stupid does. Screaming at fire fighters because the majority of voters in this district voted stupidly isn’t really fair.