[Web4lib] RE: [Publib] Job listing- Webmaster in CT

[Robert L. Balliot]

Greetings,

I think this fee would be considered an example of a regressive
tax.  City and Town government usually have to go through quite
a few hoops to raise revenues through property taxes. Charging
and increasing fees for various 'services' is generally a much easier way
to raise revenue.

I have seen rates for parking a local beaches go up so much
over the years, that basically even though there is public
access, much of the public really cannot afford it. 

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Robert L. Balliot
1-401-421-5763
Skype: RBalliot
Bristol, Rhode Island
http://oceanstatelibrarian.com/contact.htm
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-----Original Message-----
From: web4lib-bounces at webjunction.org
[mailto:web4lib-bounces at webjunction.org] On Behalf Of Dan Lester
Sent: Monday, July 09, 2007 3:06 PM
To: Andrew Darby
Cc: web4lib at webjunction.org; publib at webjunction.org
Subject: Re[2]: [Web4lib] RE: [Publib] Job listing- Webmaster in CT

Hello Andrew,

Monday, July 9, 2007, 11:24:44 AM, you wrote:

> I'm sure it's some requirement of their HR overlords, but this
> nickle-and-dime approach to the application process does not inspire
> confidence--My God, what if my mouse breaks?  Will they replace it?
> Or will I have to learn keyboard shortcuts until the next fiscal year?

More likely they'll have to go buy their own darn mouse if they want
one.

The later post about the fee to take civil service exam seems
particularly stupid.  If you were unemployed, maybe even homeless due
to the unemployment, how in the world would you be able to pay the
fee?  Maybe they'd just rather pay for all of the other social ills
caused by some poor person not being able to apply for and obtain a
job.


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Best regards,
 Dan                            mailto:dan at riverofdata.com