Rehaul needed for air traffic control, IRS
If Elon Musk is looking for efficiencies that will cut costs, he need look no further than air traffic control and the IRS.
Many flight delays are because of air traffic control issues. Training and retaining air traffic controllers is expensive. Business travel disruptions cost the American economy in lost productivity.
The IRS has problems helping taxpayers today. Billions in taxes are uncollected each year. President Donald Trump has vetoed hiring more personnel.
These two systems fall right into Musk’s wheelhouse. If he can land a rocket back on the launchpad, he can make these systems work.
BOB ROSEN, DUNWOODY
Immigration policies sow distrust
The Trump administration has apparently elected to press confusion, retaliation, punishment and retribution for those who oppose the suspension of help for those in need, treating immigrants, present and potential, with dignity, fairness and honor, and fulfilling governmental financial and human obligations.
It seeks to sow distrust and conflict with our world partners, friends and allies while giving ammunition to those who seek to destroy America as a place of refuge, equality, hope and fairness. Shame on those who did not see this coming.
DONALD WEISSMAN, EVANS
Trump aligns policies with voter preferences
The Jan. 26 AJC headline “President’s executive orders having impact in state” was more accurate than the article’s descriptor: “fallout.” Fallout? How about “improvements” emanating from President Donald Trump’s immediate actions reversing the damage of the Biden administration’s policies?
Aligning policies with voters’ preferences, moving toward a market-driven economy rather than a heavy-handed, federally controlled economy of edicts and subsidies, and securing our borders are welcomed results. Allowing people automobile choices is more American than force-fed electric vehicles demanded by a socialist-style central government. And common-sense energy policies will uplift rather than stifle the economy and help control rather than supercharge inflation.
Health care’s most immediate action should be Medicaid work requirements, moving people from welfare to work. The federal government (taxpayers) paying the lion’s share of Medicaid’s cost doesn’t make anyone eat less. And recipients choosing welfare over work moves people and the country in the wrong direction.
A politician fulfilling campaign promises is refreshing — and unique — especially so quickly. Bring on the “fallout.” It’s needed.
GREGORY MARSHALL, MARIETTA
Jan. 6 pardons show lack of support for police
When President Donald Trump pardoned all the rioters who participated in the Jan. 6, 2021, insurrection, he showed no support for the Capitol Police and police in general.
I understand people’s frustration. I am extremely disappointed with all the Republicans who lined up to give their talking points in support of Trump. Trump’s pardons also will embolden right-wing groups who live just on the edge of violence anyway. But the absolute worst thing is the next time there is trouble on the Capitol grounds, the Capitol Police will already know, in a conflict with Trump’s supporters, they will probably not be supported then either.
America voted for this. We get the government we deserve.
BOB LOWTHER, DALLAS
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