Two points. The cases of Trump and Biden "misusing" classifed documents are not "fine--grained distinctions." The news media contribute to the craziness by breathlessly reporting. The CBS anchor said that Biden "refused" to answer questions about what was in the documents. If they're classified secret, he couldn't. She knows that, but people love the titillation of scandal. It would be helpful if Biden would do as Bret suggests and gives us a glimpse into the "secrets." His lawyers seem to be telling him not to do that, not to even find out what the documents might be. That's where it gets crazy.Secondly, taxes. Everyone hates taxes and Republicans have exploited that to get to where they are today. Yes, it would be good to rein in the transfers of wealth, but Republicans argue that it's "your money" and you have a right to give it to your heirs. And if the heirs own "family farms" worth millions, they might have to sell them to settle the estate. Tragic?  I believe that reducing taxes and regulation are the motives behind the big mess our politics have become. Arguing that a family in NY with an income of $400,000 is vulnerable is another excuse for not taxing the rich. It's a diversion.

Two points. The cases of Trump and Biden "misusing" classifed documents are not "fine--grained distinctions." The news media contribute to the craziness by breathlessly reporting. The CBS anchor said that Biden "refused" to answer questions about what was in the documents. If they're classified secret, he couldn't. She knows that, but people love the titillation of scandal. It would be helpful if Biden would do as Bret suggests and gives us a glimpse into the "secrets." His lawyers seem to be telling him not to do that, not to even find out what the documents might be. That's where it gets crazy.Secondly, taxes. Everyone hates taxes and Republicans have exploited that to get to where they are today. Yes, it would be good to rein in the transfers of wealth, but Republicans argue that it's "your money" and you have a right to give it to your heirs. And if the heirs own "family farms" worth millions, they might have to sell them to settle the estate. Tragic?  I believe that reducing taxes and regulation are the motives behind the big mess our politics have become. Arguing that a family in NY with an income of $400,000 is vulnerable is another excuse for not taxing the rich. It's a diversion.

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