To the Editor:

I am an 84-year-old senior citizen. I'm writing this to get something off of my chest.



I own my home and live on a small pension and Social Security. I was getting $1,250 in homestead rebate.



When Governor Christie was elected, the first year he took it away from us. In the second year, he was nice enough to give me back $200, which made it $1,050 that I lost.



This year he gave me back $300, which made it $950 I lost. In other words my taxes were raised $3,250 in three years. Governor Christie said he would not raise taxes. What does he think this is?

I am sure there are thousands of other people who feel the same way. Did Governor Christie sacrifice anything such as a pay cut or cut his expenses? This also applies to all politicians, Democrats or Republicans. Governor Christie will probably call me an idiot. I hope so, that way I know that he reads this!

One other thing I have to say. Whether you are a Democrat or Republican, back what the New Jersey legislators are doing and put a tax on millionaires. Governor Christie said he will veto it. If he does, let it be put on the ballot and let the people decide! I have talked enough.

Dick Watkins

Hopewell Township