[Winona] article from startribune.com - Fees

[Paul Double]

It is easy for me to see why many would like to mix the term fees and taxes.
If government would constrain themselves to those essential public services
which we collectively we all need and can acquire for less cost than if they
were purchased in the open market. These items should be funded by property
taxes since property is the beneficiary.  Those items which are fluff, or
nice but not essential, should be paid for with fees collected from those
who receive value and use the service and should pay for it.  (Fees) 

The idea that government should supply every service and fill every need for
every whim that someone thinks is important is foolish.  Those who believe
in always wanting to expand the roll of government denounce what has made
this country great.  The opportunity for people to achieve more as a reward
for their labor is fundamental to the success of our country producing
leaders in innovation and technology. If government is to provide all paid
by a tax on all then can we expect our work week to expand to 60 or 80 hours
per weeks or will we follow a European failing model which devalues work and
is why they are becoming irrelevant in the world.  

Keep property taxes for Police, Fire, Sewer and Water, Streets and let the
fluff be fees.  I know of no person who wanted to really participate in
something that didn't have the opportunity to do so by working for it.

Paul Double 
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