Greetings and Happy New Year! If you've ever wondered how low some government officials might sink to try push through a tax that they know is unpopular -- such as on telephone services and the Internet for example -- you need look no further than the upcoming presidential primary ballot here in L.A. for this coming February 5th.

Rushed onto the ballet is a little gem called Proposition S. I don't much mind when tax proposals are presented in an honest manner, but Proposition S is ... well ... "instructive" is one word that comes to mind. The other words I might choose aren't appropriate for this venue.

While the outcome of "S" will only directly affect those living in Los Angeles, anyone might still wish to listen to the very short audio piece (well under two minutes in length) that I've put together as a hopefully useful -- and for me, emotionally cathartic -- gesture toward the goal of a well-informed electorate.

After all, you never know when your own local politicos might try the same ballot stunt in your neighborhood.

The audio presentation is called:

"S" is for Sneaky: L.A.'s Telephone & Internet Tax Proposition

MP3 Audio Version

Proposition S would almost be funny, if it wasn't such an embarrassment!

--Lauren--