Robert Robb continues his theory and hyped argument for tax cuts in a column in today's Arizona Republic. Citing his favorite economic theorists (Laffer and Reagan), Robb argues that tax cuts are the things that make state incomes grow. As I have argued before, supply-side theory requires a growing economy and increases in jobs in order to work, so what may work now in Arizona doesn't mean it will work next year or the year after that. Once cuts are instituted it will be damn near impossible to get them back. I think Mr. Robb would do well to think more about the problems facing communities and states experiencing rapid growth and how government can support that growth besides worrying about making sure large corporations get tax breaks.
Where does Robert Robb think new school buildings come from? Trailers?
How does Robert Robb think roads get built? Osmosis?
How does Robert Robb think we get the money to fund police and fire service? Federal grants?
What economic theory do these notions come from?
These services are things growing communities AND businesses require and all have a responsibility to share the cost and invest in their establishment. It is irresponsible for politicians and columnists to take the provision and importance of public services for granted to the point they recklessly advocate cutting the funds desperately needed to provide those that are the result of economic growth.
We should thank our lucky stars that we have an expanding economy when so many other parts of the country do not. LetÂ’s use the money to invest in our growth, our communities and our children. All of our lives will be better for it.
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