Jay Kersting's Blog

It has been an INTERESTING week.  Well, it has been for me.  So, I may lack a little focus. 

Earlier this morning, I picked on the local newspaper because they got something wrong.  And it was something that I know first hand.  You see, it was about the trial where I served on the jury.  The newspaper said $2200 when I stated it was $2414.  Yes, I am picking at nits, but I would HOPE that the print media would be accurate, they have more time to get things right.  But anyhow, it is minor, but facts and figures are important.

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I know that I am new back in Missouri.  When I lived in this state before, I did not have to pay Personal Property Tax.  No where else that I have lived had this punitive tax program.  

Personal Property Tax is double taxation.  You pay an annual tax on items, like your car, on which you had already paid a tax when you purchased the item.  So, yeah, I will have the honor of paying a tax on my 11 year old car.

Quick fix - change the license plate fee structure.  Local wheel taxes have worked in MANY other states.  Even that progressive state known as Tennessee has that as an option..  (That's sarcasm, for those who missed it.)  You would solve two problems.  First, you would raise money on a balanced year-round basis. Second, you might get junk cars, which have little to no value to be taxed by a personal property tax, off the road as second or third vehicles.

Just my opinion.

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Here is something for a little fun. 

It is from Sesame Street.  The word "count" is edited out.  BUT, your mind goes in other directions.  You will laugh at what YOU are thinking as you view this.  

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And finally, something else for Christmas joy. 

This is one that I have forwarded for years.  They edited the "bad" word out of it.  I can even broadcast it.  And I just might.

Merry Christmas to All....feel free to give the gift of comments....or clicking on the banner ads and using the Google search from this page.