To the Editor:

There is no free lunch. Unfortunately, we must all pay our dues and fair share to make the government infrastructure rotate properly. But not in excess. Our political leaders at the local, state and federal level needs to understand that their job description is to represent their constituency; to benefit the people by the people, not to hinder this process.

The economy is in serious difficulty as we are all aware. Unfortunately too many politicians continue to increase taxes and fees to our detriment. Why is it so difficult to comprehend that it is necessary to maintain to survive and help the taxpaying citizens regain momentum necessary to again flourish?

We live in the best country in the world, and we have the best government in the world. Unfortunately, it is because of our political leaders, who create the problems that we endure, do not truly know what to do or function in a vacuum. It is not necessary to have special skills, education of the highest level, various degrees, or great political experience to increase taxes and fees. Just inconsiderate and incompetent judgment.

Gov. Dan Malloy now joins the select political group that includes Mr. Weicker, Mr. Nickerson and Mr. Jepsen, who created and passed the Connecticut state income tax. And now Mr. Jepsen was rewarded with a wonderful political position as attorney general for his deeds. This, of course, is now permanent and will be our burden for eternity.

Well, certainly not very difficult to determine what to do when vote time approaches soon. It does indeed indicate a wise and prudent choice at the polls, to vote these tax-increase politicians out of office, to be very sure.

Thank you for the opportunity to express another view.

A.J. Senese Jr.