To the Editor

Don't kill the goose laying the golden egg

To the Editor:

I will vote No on the proposition to raise the sales tax cap from $1,200 to $5,000. I think it is poor economics. No one will be affected more than commercial fishermen vessel owners. Typical vessel maintenance or repair projects are usually well above $1,200. Fishermen are hard hit by the downturn in the commercial fishing industry and need to economize as best possible. Raising sales tax on their Petersburg purchases will be one more reason to use marine services elsewhere. Vessel owners are not a captive audience; it's easy to travel...