Ben Madow

Business owners should support measures that promote economic justice, shared prosperity


The writer is owner and president of Silver Forest, Inc., a wholesale jeweler in Bellows Falls.


BRATTLEBORO-As a proud business owner, I support a higher marginal tax rate on the top income earners, particularly at the $500,000-and-above rate.

While some may see this as a burden, I firmly believe it is our responsibility, as successful members of society, to contribute proportionately to the well-being of our community.

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