When ‘No’ Means No More

To the Editor:

It’s pretty upsetting that my No vote on the budget referendum no longer means that I’m opposed to higher taxes, or that I’d like to see more government fiscal responsibility.

Apparently now only in Newtown a No vote means higher taxes. Everywhere else cities and states are cutting budgets, by reducing payrolls, cutting unnecessary programs and making hard choices. But not in Newtown, a No vote means higher taxes. Make your No vote count, call the town selectman and tell them your No vote means less taxes; apparently they forgot.

Charles La Vigna

130 Taunton Hill Road, Newtown                                  May 21, 2010