Section 8 housing is a tough problem, but listening to some elected officials, one might think it is un-American for one to push back on an out-of-control entitlement program.
Some people feel that this inept Congress just needs another election to impose more taxes, allow a few more hundred thousand illegal immigrants to find jobs and drug mules to pay U.S. taxes to restore America’s prosperity.
Some say to address Section 8 is “playing on our fears.” In reality, not addressing it and other fiscal drains is being irresponsible for our children, who must deal with and pay for the aftermath of our generation of feeling good about helping those who choose a free check over a productive and self-respecting job.
The U.S. population has more than doubled since 1930, but the popularity of bad programs that kept American unemployment between 12 and 15 percent during the 1930s and early 1940s is still popular among the politicians voters keep sending to state legislatures, local offices and Congress.
Blaming a political party for not blanket-endorsing the other’s desire to bail out failed companies and failed programs seems to have moved from an op-ed pastime of parting shots to an offense for programs that are indefensible outside of fairy tales.
I believe the public is tired of photo-op politicians. Workers need to address problems, from perennial potholes, housing, vandalism, veterans, Bates Mill No. 5, and other serious safety concerns that have been ignored far too long.
Larry Mayes, Lewiston
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