He asked the questions and he answered them. It would probably work. The Union Leader would scream. The rich would yell. It would be fair.
Every legislator knows it, but is afraid to say so.
Obviously Mr. Melcher isn't afraid to say so and we applaud him for his courage. The fact is, a state-wide income tax is the only fair method of taxation because it puts the primary burden on those who can best afford it. Not even Gov. Jeanne Shaheen's ABC plan does that. We could use a few more legislators with Rep. Melcher's common sense.