Indiana

Is the Revolution Over?

By Abdul Hakim-Shabazz

Last year more than 400 people showed up to protest their property taxes in front of the Governor’s residence on north Meridian.  This year it was 50.

Some of the organizers blame the weather. I think the climate had something to do with it, but not the one outside. I think for some people what the state legislature did was enough for them to believe the problem was solved.

But for others, I think the revolution has changed. Instead of protesting with signs, the masses are protesting with their pens and appealing their tax bills, much to the detriment of the Marion County Assessor’s office.

However the greatest “shot” in the revolution may have yet to be fired. I’m hearing because of the assessments were so out of whack, including the reassessments, that there is a class action litigation out there just waiting to be filed.

I’m of the mindset that paper is a much more effective weapon than a placard.

Time to turn your plowshares into briefcases.

Full post as published by Indiana Barrister on July 07, 2008 (boomark / email).