Oh yes college brats … taxes aren’t something you have to pay yet, but when you “grow up” you’ll have to pay them.  So let’s ask some grownups around here how much they paid.  

We can start with me.  I paid shit!  That’s right everyone!  I PAID SHIT BABY!  As in 5.3% … Technically I dumped 15% of my salary into my 401(K) (pre-tax) so I really paid 5.3% on 85% of my salary.  Pretty good huh?  But I’m sure the audience at home expected this coming from me.  

Scott Laugenour on the other hand . . .  

Hey Scott! Scott!  How much did you fork over to the state of MA this year (meaning tax year 2011)?  How much Scott?  How much?  How much?  

BOOM – Moment of truth!  Did Scott Laugenour pay the 5.3% rate or did he pay the higher super-liberal rate of 5.85%.  With so many registered Democrats and a generally left leaning citizenry you would expect to see plenty of people paying the 5.85 rate wouldn’t you?  Question: Did Scott Laugenour pay the 5.85% rate?