The Boondocks by Aaron McGruder for August 17, 2021
August 16, 2021
August 18, 2021
Transcript:
Granddad: Boy, didn't I just say the grass needed to be cut? Huey: Yes, and I agreed. Granddad: I meant by you, dummy! Huey: Oh, perhaps I should rethink my position... Granddad: So who did you think was going to cut it? Huey: I don't know...the state? Isn't that why we pay property tax?
Carl Premium Member over 3 years ago
We pay property tax so the city can hire a compliance officer to fine us for violating its stupid rules on how to use private property.
proclusstudent over 3 years ago
@Carl They are stupid rules until, for example. your neighbor draws enough water from the ground that causes a sink hole that spreads to your property or starts a roach farm next door.
Ellis97 over 3 years ago
You and your excuses.
David_J Premium Member over 3 years ago
That’s not a bad idea to keep folks employed. City wide yard and garden crews!
57BelAir over 3 years ago
You pay taxes so your councilperson can have a yacht.
RonnieAThompson Premium Member over 3 years ago
We boys (there were 3 of us) rarely had to be told to mow the lawn, weed eat or trim the hedges.
zachary.stucki over 3 years ago
You pay taxes because the Government owns your home.