Letters: DOGE's cuts to IRS will prove costly
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The article features letters addressing the impact of recent cuts to IRS auditors due to DOGE, highlighting concerns among tax specialists over escalating tax evasion costs. It also discusses the global ramifications of unregulated social media platforms, emphasizing their role in promoting violence and hatred, referencing the genocide in Myanmar. Authors urge for accountability of tech companies for harmful content and call for the repeal of Section 230 to ensure responsible content management. Both issues reflect a sense of urgency for regulatory actions to safeguard public resources and online environments.
As a retired tax specialist, I am extremely angry with both President Trump and DOGE for cutting 31% of tax auditors. These IRS auditors' departures are likely to hamper the agency's ability to go after tax cheats.
The irresponsible Trump and DOGE hastily make cuts to valuable services while promoting wasteful spending for a birthday parade and reopening Alcatraz.
The situation described by Neveen Radwan is not just a California problem, nor a national problem. It is a global issue that has allowed social media platforms to become the instrument that organizes and directs hatred.
Section 230 of the Communications Decency Act has provided immunity from liability to tech giants for third-party content for more than 25 years. It is the real demon and must be revoked.
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