Letter to the Editor; Too much assistance?

I have watched closely how the number of people on various government assistance programs has expanded at an almost unbelievable rate. I have a friend who lost his job and applied for unemployment. Almost immediatley, he started getting applications for food stamps, free cell phone, SNAP, etc. He had not applied for the programs and he was surprised to basically have these things offered again and again when he didn't apply. He had too much pride to accept even one program.

I understand that human nature being what it is, most people figure that if it is free, I might as well take it, especial...