Dear Mr. or Ms. Helsey:
It would help me provide a reply if you cxpand on your one-word comment. To whom are you referring? To me or to someone else?
I look foward to your next comment.
Cordially yours, Julian Block

Mr. Porter: I always like to hear from the folks who read my columns.
Regrettably, however, our views differ.
I have never experienced discomfort when I deposit fictitious gains in my bank account. Rather, there is a gleam in my eyes, a smile on my lips, a spring to my steps, and I twirl my cane, as I approach the entrance to the bank. I take my cues from Dr. Pangloss; it is the best of all possible worlds.

Yours cordially, Julian Block

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I'm pleased that you again thought to comment. As someone who grew up in Chicago, I agree that no political party has a lock on virtue. Still, it would be helpful if you went into more detail.
I await and encourage your next comment.

It would be helpful for me and others if you would amplify on what you mean when you use a word like "politicizing."

I appreciate your comment.

Thank you.

Vinny,
I appreciate your kind words and hope you'll submit responses to future columns.
Julian

Maria,
Helpful comment. Feel free to submit more responses to my future columns.
Julian

Good summary of the tax rules.

While I agree with you, there can be no two opinions about whether we live in an imperfect world.