I don't think we should accept any tax/fee hikes until they do something about out-of-control spending/hiring/pensions, etc. Until they reign in spending, this situation will never change. How many jobs did Patrick create (for friends) in his office? Why? How many did the Turnpike Authority lay off before talking about increasing tolls (none), when will someone take on the unions controlling state and city workers? They have benefits, salaries and pensions not enjoyed by the rest of us, yet they must have more taxes to continue funding this debacle. Patrick said no more taxes/fees before reform, and I think we should hold him to that!