To the editor:
For social-justice reasons, and simply as one of the tens of thousands of registered voters and citizens of this commonwealth, I am writing to openly, respectfully and impartially call upon Massachusetts Republican gubernatorial candidates Geoff Diehl, and Chris Doughty, as well as Democrat candidates Maura Healey, Danielle Allen, Sonia Chang-Díaz, and Massachusetts Senate President Karen Spilka, House Speaker Ronald Mariano, along with all federal, state, county and municipal public-office incumbents, and candidates in Massachusetts to sign the “Americans for Tax Reform, Taxpayer Protection Pledge.”
Bearing in mind the ongoing tough economic times that we all face, the aforementioned pledge provides a measure of good faith by said office holders and candidates to the taxpayers and constituents of their respective geographical areas and to all people within the Commonwealth of Massachusetts.
Furthermore, it clearly indicates that they shall oppose and vote against any and all efforts to increase taxes during their tenure in office, if elected.
The citizens of this state need to be reassured that their interests are going to be looked after and protected by the individuals they vote into public office. They do not need to have any further economic burdens thrust upon them in the form of increased taxes of whatever type for at least the next several years, at a minimum.
Ron Beaty
West Barnstable
