State Representative Edna Brown (D-Toledo), welcome to the Republican Party.

Rep. Brown, in all of her wisdom, finally figured something out that has perplexed Democrats for years.

Increasing taxes hurts businesses and increases unemployment.

State Rep. Edna Brown (D., Toledo) on Monday urged Toledo City Council to reject the proposal to create an 8-percent tax on entertainment.

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She said the tax would hurt the entertainment, cultural, and sports venues that create jobs downtown and attract business to the city. She said most of the outlets are in her House district, the 48th.

"In my opinion, attendance will decrease. Employment will decrease, which will increase unemployment. The city council and the mayor can certainly find another way to balance the budget," Ms. Brown said.

I couldn't have said it any better myself, Edna.

Now if only she told Governor Strickland that when he decided to raise taxes this year.