Taxes don't cause job losses

Denver Post:

Taxes have one purpose: funding government responsibilities. Period. They aren't meant to manipulate the economy or employment, and don't reliably impact either. Thus, Colorado voters shouldn't try predicting potential job gains/losses from the small, temporary sales and income tax increase proposed by Sen. Rollie Heath. Despite warnings from some conservative groups, tax rates don't influence job choices or migration for the average American.

When my family moved to Colorado from Illinois, the primary reasons were related to lifestyle — outdoor living, great schools and cultural experiences. So, while statistics indicate we moved from a high-tax to a low-tax state, taxes had nothing to do with our decision.

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