To the editor- Castle debate keeps on going
To the editor-
Thanks to Chris Mann for responding to my letter regarding the “Tahoe
Castle.” My main point was to illustrate the vast difference in wealth in
our community. I believe that the estate or inheritance tax was a reasonable
way for the wealthy to contribute to our society. Last year the inheritance
tax did not apply unless the estate was over $675,000 per person. You must
realize that most of our tax money goes for an immense defense budget, not
for social services.
I’m certain that ‘Tommy Hilfinger’ (Mr Horowitz is CEO) employs
thousands of people to produce their merchandise. But don’t most of their
workers live in Third World countries and earn a minimum wage of $2 to $3 a
day for a 10 to 12 hour day? This does not contribute to their society or
ours, just to the massive salaries for the Hilfinger executives. Sadly, this
example applies to many thousands of our Corporations.
I was a business owner for 30 years and never felt that government
interfered with my ability to accumulate wealth. I paid my employees a
reasonable wage and benefits that was above the standard for my industry. I
would like to see more American companies do the same thing.
Chris, it is time to stop the class warfare and treat workers with
respect and reward them with a living wage and benefits, so they can afford
‘affordable housing’
Milt Kagan
S. Lake Tahoe, Ca.

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