Show deficit collecting News that legislators this week approved a 97 thousand deficit appropriation to the State Tax Commission Commission Commis Commis- sion to enable that body to hire 10 additional auditors to check records of major taxpayers in the state is a little upsetting Even in light of the Hie fact that the work of the 10 additional collectors will bring in arou around d in additional additional ad ad- tax revenues the move is another one seemingly directed at operation of government through fear of penalty on the part of taxpayers Unfortunately the day is not too far distant if present trends continue when every business in the state and in the nation can expect a complete examination of financial records on an annual basis When that happens general integrity and mutual concern for public welfare will be dealt a painful blow |