-----Original Message----From: Oh1313@aol.com [mailto:Oh1313@aol.com]
Sent: Monday, March 14, 2005 3:07 PM
To: comments
Subject: Suggestions!
Hi:
I have a good suggestion on this topic. I was told by a friend who
comes from Holland, and her comments about Europe in general, that the
wealthiest in European countries pay the highest percentage of taxes
for the benefit of societal needs. I was told that Holland's
wealthiest pay 70% to the Government for the benefit of their citizens.
We have too much excessive greed in the USA, and unnecessary
consumption of too many material objects in our country to the
detriment of most of our contributing citizens. In Europe, the wealthy
appear to share this burden without too much difficulty and they have
more than enough for their families and heirs! After all, sharing in
this way all will benefit -- democracy is more universal and on a
deeper level, is ethically and morally superior to the tax system we
now have to put up with. Poor people are burdens to society--we need
more opportunity through education, and expertise through science and
technology that benefits the majority of people in our Great Nation.
Let's remain strong and vibrant, and set an example for all to be proud
of. Let's not be hypocritical and tell the world that our democracy is
the best giving lip service to this phrase, while depriving millions in
the USA the opportunity they deserve to move forward in their lives
with good health, education and economic security.
Respectfully, Edith Amster
PS: Look what happened on Wall Street recently with the Enron Scandals
with the help of other corporations, that stole billions with the
consent and approval of many in the business community--they got away
with unscrupulous investment actions, and feel no remorse. HOW CAN WE
ALLOW THEM TO GET AWAY WITH THIS THROUGH BANKRUPTCY! Perhaps we should
demand of every CEO to sign a pledge to the Government that if they do
not apply ethical standards to their corporate actions, they WILL HAVE
TO PAY A HEAVY PERSONAL PRICE! They should loose every cent they have.
The SEC needs more power to balance out WALL STREET'S ACTIONS. Please
contemplate on solving this very serious problem in our nation, and
give serious attention on not allowing such ruthless, heartless,
unethical practices to take place in the future!