Math is ‘hard’ for GOP
U.S. Sen. Randy Hultgren’s recent letter about tax reform made me quite angry. He tried to “spin” the Trump tax cut as a good thing. He went on and on about how much money average Americans are saving.
A single parent making $41,000 a year gets a $1,300 tax cut. While that is good for a single parent, he didn’t mention the HUGE tax cuts that are going to those making millions. That is where our system is unfair to working families.
He also neglected to mention that the federal budget deficit is now on track to top $1 trillion in 2019. Lower tax revenue means higher deficits. Math is hard for the GOP.
Why is it that Hultgren and his GOP cronies claim to be fiscally responsible only when Democrats are in power? Why is it that as soon as you give the GOP any control, they give tax breaks to millionaires? Why is it that the GOP doesn’t give a damn about the debt that they are placing on future generations? Why do we let these guys hold elected office?
Julie Federico, Naperville
People, not guns, the real problem
David Sharos’ front page story in the Naperville Sun, “‘Epidemic’ decried at picnic” (June 3), dealt with the many tragic deaths resulting from the use of firearms.
This subject is of major concern across the country from small towns to large cities. I have noticed little in the way of public discussion about the real epidemic that has beset our society. The core problem is the changing behavior of some human brains that we have been witnessing for some time.
We humans have never been perfect with our interpersonal relationships, but longstanding behavioral norms of decorum and interpersonal discourse have been deteriorating. At the same time, we have witnessed the easing of rule enforcement relating to traditional behavioral standards. In addition, time pressures from increasingly busy lives and changes in family relationships have pushed many to behave in ways they otherwise might not.
We see increasing behavioral problems in schools and on our streets. Where, why and how did these all begin? What has been causing these changes? Why does it seem to be getting worse?
Humans are the answer. Our epidemic, in part, stems from the change in human behavior and how those in positions of responsibility and authority have managed it.
We need to get honest with ourselves and have serious, and probably uncomfortable, conversations about fundamental causes and the whys and hows of our own behavior. We accomplish little by blaming inanimate objects. It’s us. We need to be awakened. Talking common sense about this condition might help.
Russell Harwood, Naperville
Trump’s way of asking for forgiveness
I recall a video clip of a reluctant President Trump unable to cite an example when he asked for forgiveness. With his recent tweet, we may actually hear and read the words: Pardon Me.
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Joseph P. Drago, Naperville
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