Opinion. Noted by DN readers on May 18

In a series of impassioned letters to Dagens Nyheter, Swedish readers voice sharp criticism of current government policies and political parties. One letter directly challenges Simona Mohamsson of the Liberal Party, who advocates for policies that would foster more billionaires, suggesting this would increase welfare funding. The author dismisses this notion as lacking scientific backing, sarcastically noting that journalists seem to act as mere megaphones for Swedish business interests rather than critically examining such claims. The letter references research from the London School of Economics and Political Science, which reportedly debunks the 'trickle-down economics' theory, concluding that tax cuts for the wealthy primarily benefit the rich.

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Simona Mohamsson (L) thinks we should have more billionaires. That way, we get more money into welfare, she says. The scientific support for this viewpoint is conspicuously absent.

Another correspondent expresses frustration with government subsidies for fossil fuel vehicles and aviation, feeling personally burdened by contributing to climate problems despite not owning a car or flying. This letter questions the government's rhetoric on fairness, particularly in light of the Liberal Party's perceived "mocking smile" towards 2030 climate goals in favor of creating more billionaires. The author laments the party's departure from its previously science-based climate policies.

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Tax cuts for the wealthy only benefit the rich: debunking trickle-down economics.

Further concerns are raised regarding the political landscape, with one letter questioning the Prime Minister's collaboration with the Sweden Democrats, drawing parallels between their ideology and historical instances of oppression. Another letter reflects on a past admiration for the Moderate Party under Fredrik Reinfeldt, contrasting it with the current situation where Ulf Kristersson has allegedly promised ministerial posts to the Sweden Democrats, whose roots are linked to neo-Nazi movements. This correspondent fears an increase in anti-immigrant sentiment and policies, given the Sweden Democrats' history and stated aims.

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I, who do not fly or drive, am being indebted through the government's loans to support fossil fuel cars and the aviation industry so that I indirectly increase my contribution to climate problems. The government talks a lot about fairness. Do you think this is fair?