‘Doesn't charity begin at home?'

To the editor: When I opposed the proposed transfer sales tax last year, I did so because one new tax is never enough for a politician of either party. Now Westchester, Putnam and Orange counties intend to put a 2 percent transfer tax, with benefits, to help all. It is deja vu all over. One has to wonder when we reach a 100-percent saturation point on taxes, will the municipalities, counties, state and federal governments then learn how to do what corporations do? Cut the fat, cut bureaucracies and create efficiency. I am not opposed to saving land; there are many fine respectable conservation groups whose sole purpose is to help save land. If there is not enough then you gentlemen need to start another organization. Doesn’t charity begin at home? Very truly yours, Duane M. Paul Jr. Greenwood Lake