"Nice house you got here. Be a shame if something happened to it."

Alan at SnarkyBytes brings us the tale of a town that wants to bring in new tax revenue the old-fashioned way - out and out extortion.

Rock Hill officials plan to turn off utility taps of county residents who refuse annexation by today's noon deadline despite being asked for an extension, city officials confirmed Tuesday.

Starting Monday the city plans to phase out service to residents who do not agree to annexation. Those who agree to annexation will not be affected, city officials said.

No comment from my side would seem necessary under the circumstances.