My father is retired and lives in Peachtree City. He writes magazine articles and, every couple of years or so, a book. Because he writes in his home, Peachtree City charges him $100 a year because he has a home-based business. He is the sole employee.

Dad’s writing business provides retirement income for his family. Not incidentally, the extra money he earns helps pay Mom and Dad’s property tax.

However, his writing business makes no demands on city services. Because he does not commute to work he adds no traffic to the city’s streets. He puts no additional demand on services such as police, fire and rescue. He brings no additional auto or foot traffic to his neighborhood. His and Mom’s house has no signs or markings to indicate a business.

Are there any candidates for mayor or council who think it wrong that Peachtree City be able to use its taxing power to take money from a guy who is just quietly going about his business in the privacy of his own home? How about the little old lady who gives piano lessons in her home? Should PTC be able to get a “piece of that action,” too?

Eric Ferrell
Newnan, Ga.