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Back to School Shopping: Do you think Florida should resume the sales tax holiday for back-to-school shopping?

43.75% Yes
56.25% No

Comment: Anytime we can vote for a tax break, take it. We will spend it where it's needed. from Ft Walton Bch FL by Frank

Comment: Screw Crist. He is not satisfied being our Governor @ this late in the game to call for "basics" You cant have a tax break without raising taxes. No one has figured that out yet I suppose. from Pensacola,FL by Flower

Comment: no! the state is already in a deficit and many depts are forced to cut back...which means less desireable service and longer wait times... from p'cola fl by h

Comment: A tax break is a tax break. A parent with several children to put through school can use every break they can get. I wonder how the dickens I got my family through school without these breaks. from Mary Esther, FL. by Tom

Comment: Definetly not. How bumb can Charlie Crist be to suggest this tax holiday yet the state can't even pay for unemployment without borrowing from the feds. The only real benefacyors of the tax holiday are the LARGE RETAIL STORES who as of late have been sneaking in price increases as fast as they can get to their computers. from pensacola fl by lou

Comment: The State Powers That Be double the fees for car tags, vehicle registrations, drivers licenses, fishing licenses, etc. and then do a feel good act like a tax holiday and we are supposed to forgive all. Well, I ain't bying it! from Crestview / FL by Doug

Comment: It would help parents and students out. What about uniforms? (in the high schools too!) from Pensacola,FL by Joann

Comment: It's a promotional sale that the state adds a small amount of support to - nothing wrong with it. Those who are strapped to buy needed school supplies are able to save a few bucks. Others may well do some more shopping - increasing taxes collected - seems like a harmless win-win. from Pensacola / Fl by Rick

Comment: That tax break really helps out the working middle class families! from Pensacola,fl by Summer

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