Until now, I wasn't even aware of the existence of a Massachusetts ballot referendum to repeal the income tax. Fox News points out that neither Democrats nor Republicans support the measure, (big surprise) and that the Libertarian candidate was summarily dis-invited to the debate to keep the issue from being addressed.

The last poll has the referendum at 40%, which is amazing considering the commonwealth's love of big government. Staff writers have pointed out to me that even if the measure passes, it isn't likely to happen. Just look at what happened to term limits in Idaho.

I remain optimistic and hope that the citizens of Massachussestan will revert to their old Boston Tea Party ways and lop $9 Billion out of their government's budget.