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Any member of Congress who has pledged to oppose any tax increase has also pledged not to represent his or her constituents.

It does not take much thought — or intelligence — to know that taxes should rise and fall at various times in the future to meet unforeseen circumstances.

Errol Remington

Salt Lake City