Friend's E-mail:   (maximum of 3 addresses separated by commas) Your E-mail: A Brief Comment (150 char max / 25 word max) Article: GUEST COLUMN: Ban income tax and transform Massachusetts Gov. Deval Patrick said it's "a dumb idea." He called it "irresponsible" and "foolish." Massachusetts Teachers Association President Anne Wass labeled it "wacky" and "wrong-headed." What is it? It's a ballot initiative to eliminate the Massachusetts income tax, on track for a statewide up-or-down vote Nov 4. Security image: (Case sensitive)     Note: the e-mail sent will contain information, such as your IP address (38.107.191.82), for purposes of tracking abuse. Use of this software to spam or harass individuals can and may result in penalties punishable by law.