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They can pay for it. They just don't want to increase taxes.
by pastor_elm 8y ago
They can pay for it. They just don't want to increase taxes.
- toomuchtodo 8y agoThe tax base just isn't there sometimes. I've seen community budgets where everyone is hanging on by a thread. Not quite as bad as Native American reservations, but up there.
- emodendroket 8y agoSure, many communities have that problem. But I think there are at least some where that would not be the case anymore if they raised their tax rates.
- JackCh 8y agoThere are plenty of communities in America that have professional fire departments. Particularly cities where there is actually a tax base to support it. You'll find volunteer fire departments in pretty much any working class town where the manpower is capable and willing but the money is lacking.
- emodendroket 8y agoYes, I am aware. But, again, the money is lacking in part because there is no will to raise taxes.
- arkades 8y agoAbsolutely. Look at Long Island, NY. There are a number of communities with the wealth to transition to professional fire brigades, but the property taxes are already high and the political leanings run conservative.