Quote Originally Posted by Rocket View Post
Most of the things you mention HURT Michigan's ability to compete, not help it.

We already have plenty of education funding. The Detroit school system for instance has one of the highest funding levels of any school district in the nation, while having the single lowest scores. So more money won't help, and Democrats are notorious for their support of unions.

Environmental protection means huge taxes, high energy prices, and a difficult business climate. [The president's policies mean that natural gas for heating your home or business has already gone up from 60 cents per CCF to 93 cents, and it's expected to go much higher, perhaps 1.20 or more).

And more healthcare laws means a more expensive business climate.
You seem to be stuck in a Robber Baron mindset where "business" is based around exploiting workers and natural resources, and the ideal climate is one of unfettered capitalism. Well, that's not the case anymore and hasn't been for some time.

I'd expect nothing less from someone who thinks city income tax is 4% though.