Letter to the editor. Noted by DN’s readers on April 15

IN SVT’s « Morning Studio » Explained and defended Finance Minister Elisabeth Svantesson (M) The insanity in spending SEK 4.35 billion on raised root deductions in the spring budget with the fact that « the construction sector is the worst affected when it comes to unemployment, since very few new houses are built now, demand is low » and « to build a lot of new housing now ». Is this claim that is true that the demand for housing is low? For example, there is no lot of student housing in the big university cities, if I am not misinformed. And does her questionable argument justify a root deduction that only homeowners and residents in condominiums have the opportunity to use? Hardly! Wouldn’t it have been better to spend these billions on the now so loudly demanded upgrading of the defense?
Solveig Rosenlind, Bromma

Whether the raised ROT deduction from 30 to 50 percent Really « makes the wheels spin », as Finance Minister Elisabeth Svantesson (M) so hopefully believes, the commenting financial professionals are doubtful. Possibly on the margin then, seems to be as far as they dare to extend in the comments on the government’s spring budget. Otherwise, no one among the commentators affects the private financial effects of the increased root deduction. The total capital value of renovated kitchens and bathrooms and newly built balconies is likely to amount to a considerable number of millions. And everything subsidized over the state budget to the few and blessed by the timer. For the many, only to continue the hunt for red notes.
Olov Törnqvist

The government highlights the root deduction as An important effort for Swedish households. It must be reminded that it only applies to labor costs and not bathroom inventories or kitchen decor. This means that this can only be considered for better mediated who own their home and have sufficient income to have something to make tax deductions against. What can single mothers do for the same benefit from the government?
Elsvig Eriksson, Upplands Väsby

Is it better to donate electric mopeds to citizens in Ghana Instead of Swedish citizens? If the government is now thinking about climate benefit with this action, it can’t be greater and more important in Ghana? It would be of greatest interest to be informed of the government’s decision basis in this decision.
Lars Olsson, Ljusterö

It is becoming increasingly disgusting to hear our eye -serving prime minister emphasize the importance of a high percentage of gross national income to maintain « the transatlantic link ». I thought the purpose of a larger defense budget was to strengthen Sweden’s defense capacity. Now you get the impression that we can just as well buy a few millions of state -of -the -art winter boots, only we are Trump at the time. Says the president 5, 6 or 7 percent, we must follow it, not what our own security experts express. Says Trump « jump », Kristersson jumps.
Per Hammarin, Enskededalen

In less than a week became one very clearly and carefully considered no to A yes to candidate for the post as the Center Party party leader. Politics is based on trust and trusting behavior. What can you expect from a person who clearly shows the same unreasonableness as a certain Mr Trump, without all comparisons in general. Hatpiness is the word and the hat is spreading more and more.
Per Wallberg, Norrköping

The Left Party in Stockholm has in a short time both succeeded in shut down a collection house For twelve -step meetings, for many different abuse and family programs, and at the same time managed to discriminate against the elderly disabled as forced to move out in the country to get a seat in elderly homes. Strongly worked, Robert Mjörnberg (V)! Do you really want to disassemble social protection networks for vulnerable people? What is coming next?
Mathias Nyhlén, leftist (former?)

Trump administration has banned public organizations and authorities in the United States to use some words in their documents. When I took part in this list (250 words), it is surprising that the following words are also included in the list: Power mad, narcissist, sociopath, psychopath, crazy, idiot. Ignorant, buttocks, crazy, socially dangerous, liar, fascist, inhuman, ruthless, selfish, scornful, bully, shameless and hostile to science. Who would be able to live with all these epithets? Well, there actually seems to be such a person!
Robert Tholén, Nyköping

Kevin Lettholm Reminds that the International Criminal Court ICC has not yet sentenced Russia as guilty of war crimes or genocide in Ukraine. Despite this, the outside world has introduced sanctions on Russia. Being passive while Ukrainians are blown up in pieces would be unthinkable. But with regard to the Israeli warfare against Gaza and the occupation of the West Bank, the outside world uses a completely different benchmark. Although the International Court, ICJ, assessed Israel’s occupation of the West Bank as illegal and that ICC directs suspicions against Israel’s warfare in Gaza and issues arrest orders on Israel’s prime minister, there is no talk of sanctions. It means a free pass for Israel. Not that Donald Trump gives the free pass with a smile while our government handles it with a cabin index finger and with the tears running along the cheeks. Free pass is equal.
Niclas Kuoppa, Stockholm

« Let’s dance » In TV4, the feeling shows. Quick-Step and American Smoth sit like bangs. In the advertising interruptions, Marabou dances Mondelez. But then it will be wrong, unkind and purely tasteless.
Sven-Olof Ericsson, Enskede

The President of the Writers’ Association calls after adjustment of AI translation for « Handing ». The Swedish language is under strong stir.
Hakon Malmborg, Bromma

Reply to Alli Savolainen (Noted on April 10): No, I do not place SIS homes and school activities against each other. SIS homes are also needed. What I mean is that if at an early age you provide support in school, then the need for SIS homes can be reduced. It would be for the benefit of both young and society. I am a volunteer at an elementary school and see the needs, but the resources are missing.
Annchristin Alm, Grandma and Grandma, 77

Well written, Monica Upperud! May I suggest « network names » as a suitable title for these internet’s unwavering matadors (influencers).
Ingemar Sohlman

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