THE VIRGINIAN-PILOT
Copyright (c) 1996, Landmark Communications, Inc.
DATE: Wednesday, October 9, 1996 TAG: 9610090007
SECTION: FRONT PAGE: A12 EDITION: FINAL
TYPE: Letter
LENGTH: 20 lines
Ever since I moved to Virginia in 1979, the issue of in-state tuition for the military has been a perennial topic. I suggest the following compromise: Grant in-state tuition to all military and their dependents provided they (1) pay income taxes in Virginia or (2) pay income taxes in the state where they have established official residence. I believe this would exclude residents of Alaska, Florida, Nevada, South Dakota, Texas, Wyoming and Washington.
As you drive the streets of Hampton Roads, ever notice how many cars are registered in Florida and Texas? Most are likely not native Floridians or Texans but military members looking for a legal way to avoid state taxes.
JOHN BODI
Virginia Beach, Oct. 2, 1996 by CNB