Originally Posted by
Badgeman
Do yourself a favor and read up on the Laffer Curve and Hauser's Law before you quote inane "studies" that contradict reality.
Take a look at all of the large corporations threatening to leave Illinois and understand that taxes effect both movement within the US and outside the US.
Take a look at all the US corporations moving to Switzerland and why.
People and corporations don't ever stand still when they are shot at, they react in a logical manner. Boeing and Charleston? Always.
NPR does not have a very good reputation for sound financial advice, they are very good at following a party line though.
Japanese and German car manufacturers picked the Southeastern US as a location largely based on taxes.
The truth is always a tough nut, but it is inescapable.