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.
Nancy Braus, a retired independent bookseller, is a longtime activist. Since she submitted this piece,
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