Letter to the Editor: Reader lists some benefits provided by our government

Recently I heard this complaint: What does the government do for us? Let me count the ways, starting with money.

Only the federal government has the right to print money. This “government” money shows up in many forms.

Some of us receive Social Security benefits, and some get Medicare and Medicaid assistance – all government programs.

Many of us get cash at ATMs, and some of us even save money at banks – both insured by FDIC, a government program.

Some invest in U.S. Treasury bonds, and some get farm subsidies. Both are supported by the government.

Some get public assistance through WIC and fo...