(For those not in the know, the city is now charging $50/year to those who work in Omaha but don't live there. It's basically a street maintenance fee. Or, if you're a complete kook, it's "taxation without representation." Look, you drive on the streets, you can help maintain them. Period.)
The letter in question today is -- unlike many others -- in favor of the tax. Ultimately, though, that's beside the point. The gist of her letter is as follows:
I live about a mile from work, which should be a five-minute drive at most. But because there are so many people from outside of Omaha driving in, it sometimes takes up to 15 minutes. (Insert "pay for what you use" commentary here.)Look, lady -- this should be a hint for you to get off your ass and do something different. You're a mile away. That's a 15-minute walk. That's less than a 10-minute bike ride. Hell, I could be there in five minutes if I ran.
A 15-minute drive to go one mile? Hello, fat Omaha. Jesus.
5 comments:
I can't wait to read the sh*t storm of commentary that your use of the word "kooky" is going to generate!
Nah - this blog isn't that popular. Trust me.
it's sad just like fat kids being driven around their parents to deliver papers
Our papers are chucked out of a minivan window at 6:30ish every morning.
Jack got to see it one time. "Why did he throw that paper from that window?"
Good question, son.
i guess if paperboy game ever gets ported to new system it will look more like gta
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