LETTERS TO THE EDITOR: WHILE CLINTONS CALL ON US TO SACRIFICE, THEY'VE TAKEN THE SLICK AND EASY ROAD

Dear Editor,

Every year, Americans undertake the unpleasant task of figuring their tax bill. For many Americans, this stress was intensified this year by the fact we had to pay an additional amount of taxes to the government.

President Clinton tells us that this "sacrifice" is necessary and worthwhile because it will help solve America's many problems.

Yet it seems that the President and First Lady may owe $45,411 in taxes, most of which is a result of their Whitewater investment. Reports show that during the years 1980 through 1992, the Clintons continually underpaid their taxes, overestimating deductions and making questionable write-offs.

It seems strange that the Clintons, while deducting a $15 charitable contribution of used underwear, chose not to deduct the loss of over $68,000 they claim resulted from their Whitewater investment.

The Clintons still refuse to release all the documents regarding Whitewater. However, if any of the allegations regarding the Clintons and Whitewater are true, then the American people have the right to know.

When the rest of America is pulling their hair out over the tax burden, President Clinton can rest comfortably knowing that their tax increases will make up for what he and Hillary have failed to pay.

The American people should carefully follow the Whitewater investigation until these questions are answered.

HENRY LOOS

Cape Girardeau