Letters: Point the pull-tab revenue at renovation of Grand Casino Arena
Readers discuss funding the Grand Casino Arena renovation, wealth tax consequences, downtown revitalization, Holocaust education, and hearing-aid battery accessibility.Summary
The article presents a collection of reader letters addressing various local and national issues. John Peterson suggests shifting electronic-pull-tab revenue to fund the state's portion of the Grand Casino Arena renovation, arguing it avoids new taxes. Kelly Anderson critiques George Will's argument against wealth taxes, citing data on wealth inequality and arguing that the wealthy do not relocate in response to tax increases. Thomas Kangas proposes converting vacant downtown buildings into casinos to revitalize St. Paul and Minneapolis. Ursula Krawczyk praises the Iwitness Interactive Experience at the University of St. Thomas for educating the public about the Holocaust. Finally, Alan D. Soder criticizes new legislation that makes hearing-aid batteries difficult to access, arguing it harms seniors and users.
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