Wednesday, November 5, 2003

Privatize to stop tax hikes

It doesn’t matter whether you are a Democrat or a Republican. At the federal, state, or local level around the country, it has become much like a competition.

Who can outdo the other? There is this infatuation with big government. Increase your taxes and spending. Look around, not just here in Georgia, but in other states and at the federal level, too.

Our elected officials love big government. They have fallen in love with that power to tax and spend. That is why all forms of taxes and even new ones, fees, are increasing.

We must stop this dereliction. Let’s advance liberty and freedom. For one thing the private sector can do more: Privatize Social Security, Medicare, and the U.S. Postal Service.

George E. Barthel, Jr.

Peachtree City, Ga.