I find it amusing that the writer is fine with high local property taxes but is adverse to spreading the responsibility of the common community to the rest of the folks who use the roads, library, parks and etc.  Most civilized communities require it's citizens to contribute to the coffers via sales tax, business taxes and income tax (my least favorite).  I have lived in many states but this state tops the entitlement mentality without putting any skin into the game.  It's time to grow up and join the western civilized world or you could as many do in this state, live off the grid (problem solved no taxes).