Letter: War tax would ease pressure on military

We have an estate tax, also known as the "death tax" by some who think it should be abolished. It's there because our government believes it needs this income. If a reasonable tax is imposed upon the richest and most fortunate, then I have little objection.

By all accounts the economy, as reported by the federal government, is doing fine - those invested in stocks are gleeful and those with good-paying jobs are secure and happy, but what about the other America, in particular the military personnel component? How are they doing?

It appears we are engaged in a never-ending war with dwindling human resources and ever-changing goals. Life goes on as normal for the many and the few go to war.

So where is the war tax? Why should the many be able to lead a normal life with seemingly little or no consequences? Unless you have a relative, friend or loved one in the military, then you just don't get it. I want all of us to get it. I want a war tax now, then maybe we will all begin to get it.

Richard Rychtarik, Las Vegas

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