Return tax dollars; we'll end recession

The real teachable moment didn't occur at the foolish White House "beer summit". It happened at thousands of American auto dealers. The president and the Democratic-controlled Congress rushed the transfer of hundreds of billions - perhaps trillions - of our tax dollars to bail out Wall Street and "save the economy."

The result is rising unemployment, a wildly expanded deficit and still no solution to the foreclosure crisis. In contrast, $1 billion was returned to the consumer through the "Cash for Clunkers" program, which is being expanded because it actually led to increased car and truck sales. What better evidence do our elected representatives - at all levels - need that returning tax dollars to those who earn them is the best way to stimulate the American economy?

Despite the evidence staring these officials in the face, most have jumped on the "we must raise taxes" bandwagon. Or, worse, still sing the "we must grow government" refrain. The problem isn't that America has too little government. The problem is we have too few dollars because of our government. Return some of our tax dollars and "we, the people" will end this recession in a hurry. The proof is at your local auto dealer.

Ken Spitz

West Chicago