tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7381800234354913101.post5166543159111760191..comments2021-12-02T11:45:25.529-05:00Comments on Arts Issues by Alex Aldrich: The Word on the StreetAlex Aldrichhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11674640206677556835noreply@blogger.comBlogger1125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7381800234354913101.post-82837384106843895502008-08-28T00:00:00.000-04:002008-08-28T00:00:00.000-04:00I hope you get some answers Alex. I am told it is...I hope you get some answers Alex. I am told it is the legislature that cuts budgets, so why can't we convince "Montpelier" that cutting the tourism budget will cut tax revenues? Less tourists spending money in Vermont equals less tax dollars -- seems like a simple equation to me. Likewise our area has had a dramatic decrease in cultural activity, and guess what? We have had a dramatic decrease in business.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com