A Hollywood tax incentive is good business for Maryland ("'House of Cards,' 'Veep' rack up awards nominations, as anti-incentives talk grows," Jan. 6).
I'm flabbergasted to hear of growling dissent by some for providing tax incentives to the entertainment industry. The aggravated assault footprint is clearly a politically divisive tactic of party members on the right, who have long despised Hollywood "liberals."
Maryland's tax incentives for Hollywood are no different than countless tax breaks given to small businesses and top-tier corporations. Corporate tax breaks have long been supported by conservatives with the message that taxes stifle job creation.
Hollywood projects in the state should be perceived as beneficial — with the hope of spurring growth to the state's economy that will help ease the deficit. After all, Hollywood is in the business of creating projects (that's work) for consumers to consume.
Discontented Marylanders need to learn to separate their personal feelings and envision prosperity instead. They may recoil at a Hollywood riddled with "morally atrocious" patrons, but "House of Cards" and "Veep" are a success, and that means fewer people on the unemployment line.
Quiana Fulton, Manassas, Va.