This letter essentially argues that taxing the rich will hurt the poor.
Of course! It's long been wise to let the bullies bully and let the thieves steal.
Anything thing else is dangerous optimism.
Rick Holmes, of Marlboro, is a retired newspaper editor and columnist. MARLBORO-Ho Chi Minh City,
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