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Small point about this comparison. We pay about as much tax to the State and local government entities as to the Federal Govt. Sales tax (5%) is not the largest State tax. In Virginia we also pay a tax on income, a large estate tax, a tax on other personal property, and various other lesser taxes. The States also have their independent budgets and fiscal plans. I think, as an aside, that California is/was the world's fifth largest economy or some such. It's budget and government structure reflected that fact. I can swear there ain't no heaven but I pray there ain't no hell. _ Blood Sweat & Tears
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