I just want to let you know the word is out: Rep. Nancy Pelosi is Sen. Harry Reid's source concerning Mitt Romney's tax returns.

I also have received word from someone. No I can't divulge her name, but I've found her to be a reliable source and have no reason to doubt the veracity of the claim. Pelosi, the former House speaker, was only two heartbeats away from the presidency. She recently stated that if she should run for president, we could then ask her to release her tax returns, falling short of promising she would. Isn't running for speaker a proxy for running for the presidency?

Romney has made his money as a hard-working businessman. Some businesses work out, some don't. Look up how many businesses fail in their first five years, to say nothing about those that fail even after decades in business.

A majority of tourist-related businesses in South Carolina find it necessary to fire or lay off employees every year in order to stay in business.

Please refrain from quoting anonymous sources; we've had more than enough of them.

James Scott

Okatie