By now you have probably read, skimmed, or at least seen the headlines about ProPublica’s ProPublica’s huge expose regarding how the wealthiest Americans are not paying their fair share of income tax. (see: The Secret IRS Files: Trove of never-before-seen records reveal how wealthiest avoid income tax.) I am going to argue that, while ProPublica’s … Continue reading Fun With Math: Our Obsession With the Rich

A bit of background. Our small Village, following the Governor's actions, established a mask mandate for indoor activity at commercial and public indoor areas in the village. Two businesses, owned by the same family, decided to post "please remove your mask" signs in the entrances to their establishments and actively derided the Governor's and Village … Continue reading Letter To The Editor

Friends, either you're closing your eyesTo a situation you do not wish to acknowledgeOr you are not aware of the caliber of disaster indicatedBy the presence of this thinking in your community Well, we got trouble, my friend, right hereI say, trouble right here in these United States* *With abject apologies to Meredith Wilson, Robert … Continue reading We Got Trouble, Right Here In Your City