And don't think that the other side, those who support increases because they love to spend YOUR money, are not letting their Senators know their stance on the issue.

Apparently, some college students rallied at the capital upset at cuts in higher education funding (although I don't believe I saw a similar article in my local paper about the students that protested against higher taxes, but that is another story...). I suppose I do see their point though. These students won't be actually paying the higher taxes upon graduation, because they won't be paying taxes in Michigan. What is the income tax in Arkansas...?

The point is, there are a few of us that get it: raising taxes will only further hurt our already struggling economy. We can no longer afford to play around. This is not about partisan battles or lots of numbers. This is about real people around this state trying to make ends meet. The Republicans in Congress have to work against a tax increase and we as voters have to make sure they do it.

Once again, click here for all the information you need to contact your elected representatives and let them know your position.

If Governor Granholm wants to keep her campaigns promises to state employees, unions, and MESA then she should also keep her word to the rest of us and stop pushing for more taxes and work to find REAL solutions for our state.