Letter: Encourages readers to learn first hand about need

Letter: Encourages readers to learn first hand about need

I think Stan Wheeler’s recent letter to the editor is a good example of why people should research the claims they hear rather than simply accept and repeat them. For instance, Mr. Wheeler argues that we shouldn’t give SNAP benefits of $300-$900 to people with “3-5 illegitimate children,” and that the money should go to retirees. However, according to the government data, only 35.5% of SNAP benefits go to households with children under age 18. T…