Monday letters: Medical safety net much needed

I am encouraged to see a proposal being made by a bipartisan group of senators who are trying to help the working poor in South Carolina get health care. Unfortunately, they are in the minority, so this is an uphill battle, to say the least. Still, it is very encouraging that a few are trying to solve problems South Carolina faces.

It is puzzling that so many legislators profess and publicize their “Christianity” yet refuse to try to find ways to help those who need it most. I volunteer in a free medical clinic and can vouch that most of these people are working to get ahead but are continually falling behind.

Studies show the countries with the happiest people are those that provide safety nets for their citizens.

Jesus had it right.

Camden

This story was originally published May 3, 2015 at 7:00 PM with the headline "Monday letters: Medical safety net much needed."