I get hundreds of letters from my readers every week. And from them, I can glean a lot of insight into some facets of the American character. One thing I’ve learned over the years is that many Americans claim they want smaller government and fewer benefits from that government. But when I read their letters, what they are really saying is this: “I deserve the benefits I’m getting. In fact, I should get more. But THOSE PEOPLE over there sure don’t deserve anything!” I have space to fit two recent examples in today’s column.
Q: I am 83 years old, and I’m being cheated out of Social Security that I am rightfully due. I’ve been fuming about this for years. And now I’m even more upset because I have just returned from our church service and witnessed something that should shock all good Americans. I stood near enough to a couple and overheard them. The man was telling his wife something about not being able to make a car payment until he got his next Social Security check. What?? This guy was in his 50s! And I am sure they are living here illegally! What is he doing with a Social Security check? That’s what’s wrong with this country. People like me who worked hard all our lives can’t get the benefits we deserve, but illegal aliens walk into a Social Security office and get money handed to them like candy! Cut government spending in half and we wouldn’t have these problems!
