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Those who we're asking to pay more, I think they can. And I think it says in the New Testament, 'For those whom much is given, much will be asked,' and that's what we're doing today.

California Gov. Jerry Brown's biblical justification for his November ballot measure asking voters to raise taxes.

California Gov. Jerry Brown's biblical justification for his November ballot measure asking voters to raise taxes.

Brian Peteritas is a GOVERNING contributor.
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