The Facts on $21 Trillion

In a response from the letter on 1/30/19 Amboy Guardian from Mr. Ronald A. Sobieraj about Missing $21 Trillion – Here’s the FACTS, and it’s on the internet: From the Mountain Democrat $21 trillion missing from the Pentagon and HUD by Dawn Hodson. It was discovered by Professor of Economics of Michigan State University named Dr. Mark Skidmore. NOW, so much for fake news, and believe only what those powerful politicians tell us. Mr. Sobieraj, I think it’s time to WAKE UP and stop watching CNN (Cartoon News Network).

Orlando “Wildman” Perez

High Property Taxes

A letter complained about high property taxes in NJ (the highest population density in the nation). In NY state the bigger the city (population density) the higher the taxes. The more desirable an item, the higher its cost. Diamonds and coal are both carbon, but their costs vary. Rural places have lower population density and lower taxes. They also have farther distances for shopping.

Other states have different laws. NY splits its sales tax with each county; PA allows municipalities to have an income tax. Either could lower property taxes in NJ but that would require political action. What if NJ had more democracy? Property taxes were not a problem under the previous state constitution of 1844 when based on “true value” not “assessed value”.

Those comments ignore the factor of employment and wages. Rural areas have lower wages and fewer places of employment. That is one reason they have low population density. Higher wages draw people and increase population density. NJ has about 1,000 persons per square mile; compare that to Montana, Nebraska, or Texas.

Ronald A. Sobieraj

Deferred

Compensation

Stop the violin music! For some, the reward comes further on down the road in the form of BIG, FAT PENSIONS and BENEFITS – often at an early age. Think of that as deferred compensation!

Now, cue up the violin music again, but this time for beleaguered taxpayers – For every dollar in taxes, they pay, that’s a dollar less they have to spend on food and other essentials. Too bad more jobs can’t be privatized – the unions wouldn’t allow it!

Sincerely,

Michael J. Rusznak