This is a local story. In the grand scheme of things, it really isn't all that important, but it is an example of how out-of-touch the people who make our laws have become. This is a picture from today's Boston Herald:
The person who drives the car is Michael J. Rodrigues, a Westport, Massachusetts lawmaker who voted to hike the state sales and alcohol taxes. The picture was taken in New Hampshire (where there is no sales tax) over the weekend.
The Herald has the following report by the person who took the picture:
"The witness, who requested anonymity, claimed he approached Rodrigues, noted his State House plate, and asked if he was on personal or official business. Rodrigues, who was loading booze into his car, snapped "mind your own business," the witness said. The witness' account was also posted yesterday on Citizens for Limited Taxation's Web site."
It is interesting that this event occurred at the time Massachusetts is attempting to crack down on people who shop in New Hampshire in order to avoid paying Massachusetts sales tax.
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