We need to pay our bills. If we don't pay our bills, our infrastructure and education, and ability to build our common future is compromised.
We have long needed an income tax. We need to be responsible for our state government, and not simply expect to get away with not footing our own bills.
That being said, we need to get out from under the thumbs of the big oil companies and their hirelings in State governent who have convinced us to vote against our own interests in fairly taxing oil.
It is a combined effort. Watch expenses, Raise the money fairly, and get on with the task of meeting our State's needs. For ourselves and by ourselves.