In 2002 there was much celebration and picture-taking as the General Assembly, after being forced to by Republicans (they were just 1-vote in the minority at the time), as the Death Tax (euphemistically called the "Estate Tax") was repealed -- the law would go into effect Jan 1, 2004.

In 2003, during the "short session" -- when much of the press goes out of their way to completely ignore the legislature -- that date was changed to July 1, 2005.

In 2005, House Bill 1630, which later became session law 2005-144, the legislature re-enacted the death tax in North Carolina -- before it ever really expired. Of course, when this bill passed, there were no cameras. There were no photo opportunities or back-slapping -- just another tax increase to punish people who work in North Carolina.

Next time you speak to your Democrat Representatives in Raleigh, be sure and thank them for adding a tax on your death.

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