Spreading the news on "the iTax"
We're not excited about the prospect of a tax on digital music sales, either -- but Jimmy, why you gotta go and do that to Frank?!?
That is, of course, Jim Tedisco. He's put up a site to campaign against David Paterson's proposal to tax sales of music downloads in New York State.
Maybe we need a tax on karaoke instead.
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I can't believe people vote for this guy... does her EVER turn down a chance to be on camera
... said Fred Norris on Jan 6, 2009 at 4:29 PM | link
He should have closed with the line, "We want to be known as NY, the Empire State, not NY, the Vampire State."
Has a better (and truer) ring.
... said Hank on Jan 6, 2009 at 9:12 PM | link
Btw, he lost me at the line about donating .99 cents. Too obvious, bub.
... said Hank on Jan 6, 2009 at 9:13 PM | link
What's with the shaky camera? I can only assume the camera man is doing everything he possibly can to contain his laughter. It's the only thing that makes sense.
... said Pantaloons on Jan 7, 2009 at 11:04 AM | link
Taxes? I don't pay no stinkin' taxes! Limewire.
... said Barold on Jan 7, 2009 at 11:48 AM | link
I probably spend $100 per year on Amazon and Apple Store downloads for a total of eight dollars per year. It's not a lot of money, and assuming that I also have a broadband subscription, a PC, and an MP3 player, it's assumed that I can also afford an extra eight cents per tune for a luxury I want but don't need. Had I bought these songs in a brick and mortar store I would have paid it anyway. Doesn't Mr. Tedisco have bigger fish to fry, like controlling the rising costs of public transportation that many people really do need?
... said Tim on Jan 10, 2009 at 3:59 PM | link