You've got to start feeling sorry for them ...

Especially those in out-laying areas who are now suffering because of the budget needed to run cities such as Albany and New York City ...

Washington Times - States set to impose bevy of new taxes:

"cNew [sic] York's Mr. Paterson also is proposing to end property-tax rebates and to raise state fees on motor-vehicle registration, auto insurance and state parks.
He's pushing for higher tuitions at state universities and proposes to extend the sales tax to clothing and shoes under $110. He wants to raise taxes on car rentals, beer and wine, and gasoline."

Be prepared though -- it will soon be coming to your state too.

Why do these people never learn??

LOWER TAXES, RAISE INTEREST

that is how you get us out of this slump.