What's Another 1%?

The State of Georgia would like to add another 1% state sales tax to cover road improvements. As the nation and states in general enjoy record tax revenues, for some reason they still don't have enough money to fund anything. Why? Currently sales taxes run 6 to 8% depending on the county in which you buy something in Georgia. Additionally, one of the main thorouhfairs in Atlanta, GA 400, is a toll road. Why is there not enough money? Simply, spending is out of control. I would suggest the the State of Georgia and the country in general start trimming somewhere. I for one am sick and tired of paying for hair brain programs that help small groups of people who in all honesty are losers. I am sorry if someone's poor life decisions force them to live on the street or to need government assistance. Is it my fault someone did not go to college because the were the close clown, drunk in high school? Is it my fault you were a slut and had kids you could not afford? is it my fault that rather than buy health insurance, you go to dinner at Bluepointe, have a BMW you can't afford and a house above your means? No. I am tired of everytime there is problem in government when it comes to cash the answer is raise taxes 1%. If you make a $1,000.00 a week, off the top comes federal, state and fica which typically total 35% or more so you are left with $650.00 and then you pay imbeded taxes on the products you buy not to mention the sales tax so your real spending power is what 40 or 50 cents at best on the dollar? Eventually, I would guess sales tax in another 30 years will be 20 or 25%. Everytime I turn around, the state, the county, or the city wants to tax on another 1% or raise the tax on your home or tax your license plate. It is ridiculous and you too should be outraged. This is not just happening in Georgia. I would urge everyone to write their congressman and state representative and tell them that this in unacceptable. It is turn to get back to personal responsibilty and fiscally responsible government.