Letter to the Editor from U.S. Congressional Candidate Lee Zeldin

MASTIC, NY (03/26/2008)(readMedia)-- Dear Editor,

The Congressional budget proposal passed earlier this month promises not only the LARGEST TAX INCREASE IN AMERICAN HISTORY-to the tune of $683 billion-but also an added average financial burden to the tune of $3,000 per American family over the next five years.

Taxpayers will realize these increases in many forms, including:

• Expiration of the 2001 and 2003 tax cuts;
• 13% increase on individuals;
• Increase on capital gains;
• 164% increase on dividends;
• Increase in the death tax from 0% to approximately 55%;
• No earmark reform.

Not that there's ever a good time for taxes, but these additional $3,000 dollars that hardworking men and women of Long Island now owe the government comes at the worst possible time as we now see increased prices on just about everything ranging from gas to property taxes to groceries.

I believe in limited government, less taxes and individual economic freedoms. If Congress would narrow its purpose to simply protecting our rights and our freedoms, irresponsible budget proposals like this would be even more unnecessary.

We need officials to realize that they must better support our communities and families. Leaders must recognize that LONG ISLAND'S FUTURE BEGINS NOW!

Respectfully,

Lee Zeldin

1402 Montauk Highway

Mastic, New York

631-772-1070

Zeldin served as an aide to State Senator Kenneth P. LaValle. The Shirley resident studied at the University at Albany, graduated from Albany Law School, and earned his commission through Army ROTC. He was a paratrooper, prosecutor and magistrate with the 82nd Airborne Division and XVIII Airborne Corps. In the summer of 2006, he was a JAG attorney deployed to Iraq. He is currently an attorney at Raiser & Kenniff on Long Island.

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