Affordability, inflation, and tariffs in a Wyoming ranch town: what elected leaders owe working families, and why tax cuts alone cannot settle that obligation. Private aircraft at the airport in Saratoga, Wyoming, raise a question about whose welfare counts. I examine the costs borne by families, workers, and businesses, and the responsibility of elected leaders to explain how their choices serve justice, general welfare, and the country’s other national goals. Full essay and sources: https://joelkdouglas.com/2026/10/20/private-jets-and-ranch-towns/
