Some months ago, I sent Taylor Barras a complimentary and appreciative letter. Now I question my judgment concerning that letter. 

Newspaper articles and radio reports of closed (I call them secret) meetings have caused me great concern and worry. Anytime I or people like me hear the words “closed” meetings, our fear antennas activate causing anxiety because of the big “T” word. Even if I personally would benefit because of increased taxes upon others, I still oppose them. There is no good reason to increase taxes in today’s state economy and poor condition.

I urge you to continue as you have in past sessions. Please do not cower when you are insulted by KEII (no relation to KEI) for showing as he said a lack of leadership. I say just the opposite. That was one of the few signs of leadership in my 80 years of life.

Please, please, please, no new increase of old taxes.

Joseph Conrad

New Iberia