I will admit one thing. At least our junior senator, Mark Warner, changes his message when a response is sent to a constituent. I got an e-mail this a.m. from this office in response to my recent complaint about the Omnibus Bill. The bad news is what the response was. Oh yeah, how about higher taxes? That’s at least what I interpret the following to say:

Our current tax code needs a comprehensive review.  It is too complex and has contradictory goals. Some experts estimate that the federal government loses almost $300 billion dollars a year through inefficient collection, offshore tax havens, and other loopholes.  At a time of rising federal deficits these items should be examined; I am working with my colleagues in the Senate to ensure that we lay the groundwork to accomplish this goal.  We ought to similarly begin to review how we are going to conduct meaningful reform of our entitlement system.

 

 I take the above from Warner to be that he believes the government is being deprived of $300 billion. It’s their money not yours. From a guy who made his fortune from insider knowledge gained in Senator Dodd’s office, what more can you expect. They are all crooks.