http://www.stltoday.com/stltoday/news/stories.nsf/editorialcommentary/story/A945D2EBFDB49337862570A5003252F2?OpenDocumentPlease stop talking about tax relief. I am not relieved.
I am not relieved when we spend billions in a war to which we are already committed, distribute more billions in necessary response to natural disasters, watch the national deficit steadily climb and then talk about tax reductions. And then - indignity of all indignities - suggest budget cuts to the neediest of the needy.
I am not relieved to know that those with the most will once again be favored. I am not relieved to know that the poorest among us will once again do with out the most basic medical care. I am not relieved to watch us borrow ourselves into oblivion.
It would be a great relief to me if you would just keep my alleged whopper of a tax windfall. You can use it to be fiscally responsible and morally responsive.
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This LTTE is from the St Louis paper, written by a local minister. The discaimer at the end is quite telling:
"The Rev. Timothy L. Carson is the senior minister of Webster Groves Christian Church. His commentary expresses his views and does not necessarily represent those of the members of the church. He is certain that some members would happily tar and feather him for advocating such social heresy."