The truth on taxes

The current talk of tax breaks, raising taxes, extension of tax credits, etc., illustrates soft tyranny has grown considerably, nearing the point of no return as this administration seeks total control of private wealth. Tyrannical power through current tax policy rules over every aspect of our lives, from working and earning a paycheck to saving, investing, starting a business, owning a business and running a business -- anything and everything we do in our pursuit of happiness to make a living for our own family. The income-tax-man claims first priority on anything and everything you produce.

You and I know this was never meant to be in America. Government did not create those inalienable rights as pointed out in the first lines of the Declaration of Independence. Government can only take them away. Government cannot "create" wealth. And government cannot "create" an honest paycheck for anyone without first taking a chunk from your paycheck or your wealth. Only then can government arrogantly and condescendingly talk about spreading wealth around to others -- a tactic only meant to buy votes. Don't you agree it's time we come together, stand up, face these self-evident truths and act accordingly?

Learn about the FairTax. Work to end the IRS and repeal the 16th Amendment. Visit www.fairtax.org and www.missourifairtax.com to learn about the FairTax and find a group close to you.

JOHN McMILLEN, Sikeston, Mo.