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Benefits were earned

I was disappointed with the Parkersburg News’ opinion in Monday’s paper in which the author refers to Social Security and Medicare as entitlements.

I have been paying into both all my working life. I may soon file for SSI benefits and in three years, God willing, I will be doing the same for Medicare.

It’s not my fault that our government has repeatedly robbed money from these programs and failed to adequately pay it back. Are there some who are getting SSI disability benefits and are working under the table, yes. It’s up to the government to crack down on this.

Ms. Editor, one day you also will be eligible for these “entitlements.” Will you still be calling them such at that time?

Bruce Wendelken

Elizabeth

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