Letters

America is under siege by Russia, China, North Korea, Iran, their allies and supporters, the BRICS.

Clearly, this is a war against our way of life, America’s immediate future and that of generations to come. Millions of dollars of income go untaxed, leaving huge gaps in state, local and federal agencies’ ability to pay for essential services.

Unless funds are made available for the most basic oversight of government spending, Long Islanders will soon experience budget cuts that will impact the majority of the inhabitants.

Greed, for example, with padding bills for the newly required I/A septic grants paid for by county, state and local governments is draining the funds set aside to protect everyone’s drinking water.

America needs money to fight its enemies, to pay for health care, defense, etc. Where is the money supposed to come from if employees, employers, contractors avoid paying what they rightfully owe?

Our defenders are fighting for our lives, and everyone living on Long Island must do their part or suffer the long-term consequences.

Clayton Munsey

East Hampton