2 weeks Ago
Franklin D. Roosevelt led the government into uncharted territory. He believed in safety nets for the financially disadvantaged.
In 1936 the Social Security Act was passed. I thank you, Mr. Roosevelt.
Wealthy Americans complained, saying we had abandoned capitalism for socialism, or even communism. I am a senior citizen and I know the history of this great nation well enough to realize that it wasn’t a step toward communism. It was a needed social safety net, keeping people from openly starving on the streets.
I am concerned that our present federal government does not have the same compassion that was apparent when Roosevelt was president. I have a meager stock portfolio. Tariffs should be the responsibility of Congress.
As a senior citizen I have a set income and prices keep going up. I feel for some seniors who are living on a lot less than I have. Who is advising the president on the whole tariff issue anyway? He needs better, more compassionate people.
Frank Mathews, Radford.
