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SPEAKERS FOR YOUR MEETING
In general, the talks listed below are set to run no less than 20 nor more than 30 minutes. For groups of 20 or more persons there is no charge for the speaker. If the meeting is a breakfast, lunch, or dinner we would expect the speaker to be given a complimentary meal ticket. The talk can be presented using power point (if screen is available) or paper handouts. In planning your meeting you should allow at least 20 minutes for the speaker presentation and then 20 minutes for questions. To arrange for a speaker call or email: Paul Smith 524-2436 or email at overtaxedhawaii@aol.com . OVERTAXEDHAWAII is able to provide speakers to discuss the following topics:
1. How does the General Excise Tax work? Why is it called a 15% sales tax?
2. Is 4% (or 4.5%) a low tax rate compared with other states?
3. How does the City & County of Honolulu spend tax money? A look at the 2006-07 budget.
4. Government spending and economic growth.
5. Honolulu tax increases in the last five years. Is the City out of control?
6. Overall tax burden in Hawaii - historical and comparative data.
7. History of voter initiative in the United States starting in 1600.
8. Does voter initiative always favor small groups with lots of money?
9. The Swiss initiative and referendum experience.
10. The Pro’s and Con’s of Initiative and Referendum.
11. Book Review of: “For the Many or the Few” by John Matsusaka
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