The Times Union and Tom Golisano

The Times Union sneers at Tom Golisano for moving to Florida to reduce his taxes. Some quotes from the TU:

to get out of paying his fair share of taxes

I'm pretty sure Golisano has paid more taxes than anyone at the Times Union, and probably more than the entire operation.

That what it all comes down to is, he just doesn't like paying taxes, and would rather keep his money?

Soon to follow in the paper is the list of people who like paying taxes and don't want to keep their money.

he might remember ... where he came from. New York was where he made all that money. Here ... was an environment that nurtured this entrepreneur: The businesses and work force on which to build his payroll enterprise

He could have built his business anywhere. He chose to do it in NY and in doing so he created thousands of jobs - more jobs than any of the TU's beloved politicians. His efforts generated huge benefits for our state.

Tom Golisano deserves thanks for all he's done for New York. Instead he gets the TU's "version of the Bronx cheer".

The practical reality of governing: Your policies influence people's choices. Does the TU blame city residents who move to the suburbs for better schools? How about all the NY seniors who move to Florida which has better policies for them?

The State decided on a "soak the rich" tax plan. Why would you expect the rich to stick around for that?

Meanwhile, budding entrepreneurs see the writing on the wall, and start their businesses elsewhere. New York will continue its long slide.