OK, I can't resist lobbing this grenade...*dons fireproof jammies*

California set itself up for this mess by passing Proposition 13 (I think) which makes it nearly impossible to raise taxes. Unfortunately, many states are forced to raise taxes during a recession. I know Libertarian types like blue are going to jump all over my s*** for this, but if folks want the Gov't to provide for them, they have to be willing to pay for it.

*ducks away from the torrent of flames I can see emerging in the distance*