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We all prosper

Sun., Oct. 23, 2016

I am specifically addressing Rob Leach (“Taxes stunt economy,” Oct. 9) and in general any person who is backing Trump because they don’t see the need to have everyone, including the top 10 percent, pay his/her share of federal taxes.

Do they not drive on highways, bridges and roads? Do they not support veterans? Do they ever think they may need Medicare or Medicaid? Did they ever attend public school or have kids/grandkids in school? Do they not support our military?

Leach asked: “Who prospers from government programs?” The answer is that we all do.

Mary Naber

Spokane

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