Texas State Parks

Bob Landry wrote:

2112 wrote:

garmp1 wrote:
Missouri passed years ago a 1/8 of 1 percent sales tax for the state park system. That allows the state to not charge entrance fees and maintain the parks as well as acquire new lands, and keep moderate camping fees.

You TAX all to benefit the few! I only point this out because most people I know have probably never been to a state park and have no interest in going to one. Should they pay for my enjoyment?

There are a lot of benefits that I don't get to enjoy, i.e. social programs and handouts, but I have to pay for anyway. That's the way it works. it would be nice if we only had to pay for the services we receive. It that were the case, my cable bill would be a lot less

Social programs are designed to aid the needy. This is not the same. This enables the needy, by paying this tax, to subsidize the well off. If it is indeed a sales tax everyone takes the same bite. Social program revenue is generally generated through income tax on a sliding scale.