Wednesday, Aug. 22, 2018 | 2 a.m.
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I agree with the Aug. 11 letter “Trickle-down doesn’t work,” but there’s much more going on in today’s economy.
President Donald Trump’s tax cuts have poured money and incentives into the private sector, job-killing regulations have been greatly reduced, and pin-point tariffs have stimulated vital industries. Job opportunities are quickly out-pacing the available workforce. Workers can shop for higher wages and better benefits. It’s supply and demand, no government mandates necessary.
Sensible government policies can help sustain and grow this economy. Controlled immigration is essential to import needed skills and keep the workforce competitive. We can teach trade skills in high schools through apprenticeship and partnership programs. We need welfare and prison reform to encourage families to stay together and to motivate able-bodied persons to seek employment.
Trump is tough, abrasive and driven. These qualities are needed to guide America to the roots of our historic successes: capitalism, respect, law and order, and integrity.
