There are always two parts of any budget shortfall, spending and taxes. Just because people agree that spending should be cut, doesn't mean that fees should not be adjusted.
I believe that fees addressed at a user of services is more conservative and even libertarian than general taxes paid by the masses to benefit a few.
NH must and will provide rescue services to a drowning kayaker. Should the kayaking community help pay for this service through fees or should everyone in NH pay through general taxes?
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