Seattlest Vote 2008 Poll: Sound Transit Prop. 1

The Seattle Times says Sound Transit Proposition 1 "retards our economy" and "hurts the poor" by boosting Washington's sales tax to 9.5%, an unconscionable hike when "most people don't want to get out of their cars." The Stranger says Prop. 1 is a great idea, and "If you think $69 is a lot to spend on transit in tough economic times, think about what you've been paying for gas lately." King County Exec Ron Sims is opposed and would prefer that we wait until 2010. But what do you think? Yea or nay to Sound Transit Proposition 1? (More info about Prop. 1 here.) This poll closes at noon tomorrow, and as always, comments are more than welcome.

How do you plan to vote on Sound Transit Prop. 1, regarding taxes for light-rail expansion? ( surveys)

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By Katelyn in Miscellaneous on October 30, 2008 10:00 AM

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Troy Morris

I was totally being sarcastic. But I don't know if Oregon really works. Their education system is bankrupt. They approve everything, but they cannot generate the tax dollars.

Plus, I hate filling out forms before April.

Troy Morris

It also RAISES taxes, LarryB. I would much rather not get taxed. Until we get a "Magic Train Fairy" like Rossi's "Magic Bridge Rairy," I don't see the point in continuing to put this on the ballot.

LarryB

Aargh. Transit RAISES property values and encourages investment, whether it's T shaped, Web-shaped, or shaped like a cariacature of Ron Simms.

This whole thing is like letting children decide whether or not they want a vaccination. Diptheria epidemic, anyone?

MvB

Pretend there's a funny strike-thru on "decade year week" above, by the way.

MvB

Yeah, the Times has been pushing that web idea pretty hard the last decade year week day or so. It's been a huge deal for them all along.

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