I READ Jim Tague’s (HAS, May 3) letter about the tax system with interest.

The conclusion from the information given must be either: A) More wealth should be given to the wealthy to be dispersed through patronage in the spirit of the New Feudalism which is being established. Or: B) In order to preserve civil society, wealth should be distributed more equitably along socialist principles.

Either way, Mr Tague makes it clear that the current system is unsustainable and it is only through the insight of enlightened people, such as Mr Tague, that new ideas will be developed.

John S Rutherford, Darlington.