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Letter: Choose light over deception

By Michael Bill, Vancouver
Published: March 23, 2017, 6:00am

Have you ever seen seagulls refuse a crust of bread while holding out for the loaf?

There’s no pity for the lowly skilled laborer who wishes to settle with an impromptu partial payment when the money is in my hand. A state law from Olympia prohibits that.

Instead, the county has joined in on the jib and jab with a predatory application fee, like a gatekeeper guarding the door to a payment plan.

Whether my delinquent property taxes qualify for a payment plan or not, pulling weeds for eight hours is about equal to the application fee.

Deep in my socks, I’ll keep the light. You keep the deception.

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