No where in my original posting did I criticize either political party. I did not even mention Democrats. I merely stated that Republicans in Congress cut off unemployment benefits to millions of Americans and will continue to cut social welfare programs until the "Bush Era" tax cuts are extended permanently to all people - even the very rich Americans. I did not say this was wrong. I did not say it was the right thing to do, either. Just gave the facts.

I also reported that one of the programs that will be cut is the reduced/free school lunch program - which serves about 73% of the students in the immediate areas around The Villages.

Salvation Army is one of the best charities around. They still have need of bell ringers for their Red Kettles. Call the Leesburg office to volunteer. I am one of the bell ringers at Wal-Mart on 466.

Follow you own conscience for whatever program you champion. Hunger does not have a political party.