In a perfect world …

Dear Editor, Sir: Commenting on your recent editorial, “Taxing Situations” (Business Journal, Nov. 18), it seems to me that the thrust of Polish economic viability is predicated on its ability to “fertilise” the fields of opportunity. That means that all government considerations are biased towards new businesses getting low and accommodating tax rates at the onset. As the economy grows and matures over the years, the government can then promote tax rates that will require businesses to shoulder their fair share of the country’s financial need. Up to that time, however, the people will have jobs, support the economy as consumers (with złotys backed up by productivity, rather than unemployment benefits) and pay taxes to the government. Any consideration given to businesses to soften tax liabilities can be deemed as investments by which entrepreneurial risk can be ameliorated and reduced. This would give incentives to prospective businesses to look favourably to Poland as a place to set up operations. With Western Europe finding its economy on the proverbial “ropes” and anticipating tax increases, now is the time for the Sejm to get its act together and lay some good groundwork to attract business. Gerald Makuch / gmakuch@comcast.net Rochester, Michigan, USA.