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In response to Cal Thomas’ column (“Trump’s achievements should resonate with voters Nov. 6,” Star-Advertiser, Oct. 16): President Donald Trump’s achievements are of immediate value with long-term costs.
The tax savings for corporations may have lowered unemployment, but the money saved by lowering their taxes will need to be paid back — and where will the money be found in the future?
The drug companies can reduce testing new drugs to market them sooner, but will they be as safe and effective?
Raising import duties on aluminum and steel will make products that use them, such as cars and building products, more expensive for consumers.
Treating global warming as a myth puts island communities and those living on the coasts in jeopardy.
So many of Trump’s achievements are only short-term. The long-term costs will be a problem for future U.S. leaders.
Ralph Conway
Kailua
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