Politicians won't close loopholes

To the editor:I have noticed Speak Out comments saying tax the rich more, and now Warren Buffett has said the same. This meshes with the Democrats' cries.

The problem with this idea is they're all thinking raise the tax rate on the wealthy. This will not affect most of the wealthy. Why? Because most of the tax evasion is done with loopholes.

The loopholes are the method the politicians use to raise hundreds of millions of dollars. If you think I'm wrong, ask the politicians to start talking loud, clear and often about closing loopholes for the wealthy at both the state and federal levels and then listen to the excuses.

Congress controls taxes, not the president. The president cannot pass bills or laws. He can only sign or veto.

BUDDY PARRISH, Cape Girardeau