Thankful for Government Programs

Noticed yesterday that the South Bend Tribune local section featured a man giving thanks for social security, medicare and his union.

I'm saddened by this:
First, the Tribune featured this man on the front page with a large picture and a bold quote giving thanks for government programs. On Thanksgiving Day the tribune could have featured other, more meaningful quotes.
Second, I feel sorry for the man! According to his public statement, Mr. Myers actually gave thanks for government programs over things like God, family and health.
It is evident that Mr. Myers has a love for government programs. I feel sorry for the man and I find it disturbing that the Tribune reinforced Mr. Myers by putting his quote on the front page of the Local Section.
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What are you thankful for?

I'm thankful that the Democrats under FDR gave us Social Security, and the Democrats under LBJ gave us Medicare, both of which I have benefited from, along with my union pension. And I hope that all Americans who are hurting now will soon have a health plan and a good job. I had been unemployed many times in my working years and know how you feel.
— Louis Myers
South Bend

Tribune Photo/MARCUS MARTER

Louis Myers is pictured at his home on Madison Road in St. Joseph County. Myers is thankful, among other things, for his union pension.