NEW CASTLE —
Editor, The News:
Recent attacks by liberals on the comments made by Mitt Romney regarding the percentage of Americans who do not pay income tax, while not surprising, is nonetheless unmitigated.
The pure truth is, Romney is absolutely correct. Forty-seven percent of all adult taxpayers do not pay any tax whatsoever. In fact, many of them receive tax refunds in excess of any withholdings that may have occurred.
It is also a probability that that population would support a president who would propose a redistribution of wealth. Note that there is a difference in creating the opportunity to earn that wealth as opposed to the increased taxing of some incomes and the apportioning of those revenues to others.
Many would rather be given handouts in a socialistic state rather than be afforded the opportunity to work toward a better life. They ascribe to the government carrying them from cradle to grave.
Regardless of what many call a blunder in choice of words, the truth is the truth and I applaud Romney for standing up for his convictions and for emoting the truth.
In these times and in the present political arena, it is more expedient to play to the crowd and less popular to speak one’s true opinion.
Oliver Kwiat
West Clayton Street
New Castle
Letters to the Editor
Romney speaks truth about non-taxpayers
- Letters to the Editor
-
-
Letter to the Editor E-form
Send Letter to the Editor E-form
-
Bible presents rules that may be offensive
Editor, The News: Sally Herold (May 6 letter) claims marriage equality goes against God’s law.
-
People should check building permit rules
Editor, The News: No one wants the government in his life.
-
Nation has survived without a moral code
Editor, The News: We Americans are proud of the fact that we have had a democracy for several hundred years and yet, we have never had, as a nation, a true moral code.
-
First Amendment provides for differing viewpoints
Editor, The News: I am replying to Matthew Finamore’s May 3 letter criticizing the newspaper for publishing Joseph Waltenbaugh’s letter criticizing gay marriage.
-
Homeowners group may be established
Editor, The News: We are optimistic about the progress and direction of our city. More residents are becoming involved with positive change.
-
Government is reason for Second Amendment
Editor, The News: As a Republican, an American and a man who studied history very diligently, I feel that I must speak up about a letter that I have reason to speak against.
-
Lost officer provided much to community
Editor, The News: Officer Jerry. That was what we called him at our LCARF meetings.
-
Recalling a judge with local links
Editor, The News: Gary Lancaster, chief judge of the U.S. District Court for the Western District of Pennsylvania, died recently.
-
Stand up for New Castle by showing up at polls
Editor, The News: “Stand Up For New Castle.” There is no better way to stand up for New Castle than by voting on Tuesday.
- More Letters to the Editor Headlines
-
Letter to the Editor E-form
