February 5, 2003 The Cincinnati Enquirer Dear Editor: Except for unusual situations, when both spouses are employed, they are almost always better off filing separate returns instead of joint. This is due to Ohio’s progressive income tax. The marriage penalty begins when joint taxable income reaches $5,300. (This assumes equal income and no dependents.) With […]
January 9, 2003 The Cincinnati Post Dear Editor: The proposed tax cut that President Bush has announced will be great for all Americans. But, predictably, it has been assaulted by the extreme left as a tax cut for the rich. The liberals seem to define the rich as anyone who has a job and pays […]
December 5, 2002 The Cincinnati Enquirer Dear Editor: It is encouraging to see Ohio’s concealed-carry bill moving forward (“FOP backing concealed-carry bill,” Dec. 4, 2002). Many supporters are concerned about the bill being too restrictive or personally intrusive such as requiring fingerprints. My concern is with the number of locations that will be classified as […]
September 26, 2002 The Cincinnati Enquirer Dear Editor: Senator Daschle is playing politics with our national security. He is becoming a major embarrassment. Also, Daschle has blocked tax cuts in order to hurt the economy for political gain. And what about President Bush’s judicial nominees? Senator Daschle needs to get with the program or should […]
April 19, 2002 The Cincinnati Enquirer Dear Editor: I read with horror the Peter Bronson article “What was the excuse this time?” in the April 19, 2002 edition. It was a clear reminder of last year’s riots and why the general public should have the right-to-carry concealed weapons. Unfortunately, working downtown can be dangerous, especially […]
April 19, 2002 The Cincinnati Enquirer Dear Editor: Once again, the liberals have led the Democrats in filibustering the proposal to drill for Oil in the ANWR region of Alaska. Perhaps most disappointing was Senator Mike DeWine’s decision to join with the liberal Democrats. Being that our national security is at stake, I propose the […]
12/19/2001 The Cincinnati Enquirer Dear Editor, Clermont County Sheriff Rodenberg has taken a courageous stance in support of concealed-carry rights for the law-abiding people of Ohio [“Concealed-carry can be deterrent to crime”, 12/19/2001]. Sheriff Rodenberg made many good points including how violent crime has decreased in states that allow concealed-carry rights. He also suggested that […]
July 2, 2001 4th of July Letters Editorial Department The Cincinnati Enquirer What I would add to the US Bill of Rights: No one shall be denied the right to life, liberty, or property without due process of law. This right applies to all persons born and unborn. This Amendment shall apply to all human […]
Pro-Choice on Gun Control State Representative Tom Brinkman (R-37) has recently introduced concealed carry legislation (HB 225 — April 24, 2001). His bill is also known as the Personal Protection Act. A competing bill, introduced by Rep. James Aslanides (HB 274), is a more restrictive alternative. Opponents fear that either bill would lead to “wild-west” […]
May 31, 2001 The Cincinnati Enquirer Dear Editor: Jeff Jacoby submitted a thought provoking peace “A non-traditional family (Heather has five mommies)” (May 31, 2001). He stated that “No one who supports same sex marriage can logically oppose the legalization of polygamy.” I agree. But Mr. Jacoby could have gone much further with his analysis. […]