Reply #3: Federal taxes don't pay for snow removal, schools, or local fire departments.... [View All]

[TreasonousBastard]

except to the extent Federal money might subsidize them.

But, years ago I noticed a fascinating thing about rich suburban counties, presumably due to the wealthy living there being able to avoid increased property taxes. After a big snowstorm, I started a short trip from Newark, NJ, and the roads were beautifully plowed, salted and sanded and great to get around on. As I drove north through Montclair, then Upper Montclair, maybe Short Hills, and a few other places increasingly wealthy, the roads became more and more impassible. It was in some estate area where the roads were untouched. It amazed me until someone explained that the residents preferred snow-covered roads to paying the taxes that would hire people and equipment to clear them.

The residents of Newark, otoh, would burn down City Hall if the roads weren't plowed, and didn't care what it cost.