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HERMANN MISSOURI OKTOBERFEST 2010
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Unlike many local politicians & a commentary reporter or two, I know exactly why the Use Tax was a bad Idea!!! The $2000 exemption was WAY TO LOW!!!
For myself & my family, strictly as a consumer, I spend well over $2000 per year, on out of state goods! If we need or want something that is not available or is cheaper than what is available here locally, then we usually buy it over the web. It usually is less expense that way, rather than driving out of town to chase the item down. That is why internet sales keep increasing year after year, convenience & savings. If the savings are taken away because of taxes, then going out of town shopping makes sense and the county still will not get the revenue.
This is the 21 first century and $2000 does not go very far. One Big ticket item can eat up most, if not more, than that amount.
I believe this measure did not pass because at least 2/3 of the voters that bothered, to show up and vote, can do the math, like I have done. It appears, this Tax would have an effect on more people than you realize. Quit being so condescending by blaming it on uninformed voters. Insulting 'We The People' (i.e. the voters) does not help your cause. I think that was stated loud and clear, by the voters of Gasconade County. We do not want any more, NEW TAXES!!!
Besides, the EXEMPTION WAS WAY TO LOW!!!!
So I have a Suggestion:
Dear County Commissioners,
Next time you try this (Use Tax), do us all a favor and not waste our time, or yours, with such a low-ball exemption. Try maybe an exemption in the range of $10,000-$20,000. The vote might get close, then! You might even be able to convince some small--mom & pop--businesses to vote for it.
I guess, you just do not realize how many of us WOULD have been effected, by an exemption so low.
WASHINGTON -- President Barack Obama says the political cost of overhauling the health care system turned out to be higher than he had expected. And he admits that he gets discouraged at times when dealing with the economy.
Obama also said that the danger of a second major recession is "much reduced" and a great depression is not on the horizon. Still a danger, he said, is the nation being "stuck in a new normal where unemployment rates stay high." Click Here for more info.
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Statement for Hermann, MO as of 4:15 AM CST on November 08, 2010
A red flag warning remains in effect from 10 am this morning to
6 PM CST this evening.
The combination of low afternoon relative humidity of around
20 percent... southerly winds of 10 to 15 mph with higher gusts...
and dry vegetation and fuels will produce critical fire weather
conditions from late this morning through the afternoon. These
conditions are conducive for the rapid spread and growth of
wildfires.
Precautionary/preparedness actions...
A red flag warning means that critical fire weather conditions
are either occurring now... or will shortly. A combination of
strong winds... low relative humidity... and warm temperatures will
create explosive fire growth potential.
Shorthorn exhibitors gathered at the former site of the historical Kansas City Stockyards for the American Royal Major PACE Show held Oct. 29. Troy Thomas, Charolais, Angus and Red Angus breeder from Harrold, S.D., evaluated 35 females and four bulls for the show.
The Reserve Champion Bull Title was awarded to KF Addiction 806 ET, owned by Nathan and Michelle Koelling of Hermann, Mo. The April 21, 2008, bull was sired by CF solution X ET and also claimed the senior bull division. . Click Here for more info.
