I join Cathy Nelmes in applauding

Rep. Collins for his protection of our federal taxes, and his dedication

to lowering them.

As noted in Cathy Nelmes' May

8 response to my original letter, FAA funds for airport improvements are

financed by "aviation user taxes on airline fares, airfreight, and

aviation fuel." Although there are no commercial flights or airfreight

operations at Falcon Field, according to airport manager Jim Savage, taxes

are paid on the corporate and private aircraft using the airfield facilities

thus, there is a local commitment to the grant of federal funds.

My concern is with the use

of federal money in particular, and the continuous growth of government

at every level that results from its participation in every facet our

lives.

William Fielder

Peachtree City