The impact of a government in chaos

Has President Donald J. Trump’s “strategy” for decreasing federal spending impacted you yet? I work with a young child with autism, and her single mother is now terrified that their food assistance will disappear. A friend’s non-profit group may not survive. I’m worried about the inflation caused by the new tariffs. While there is good reason to reduce federal spending, reckless actions that sow fear and endanger lives are not the way to do it.

No one denies that government programs can be improved, but let’s not throw the baby out with the bathwater. Slashing aid without a plan for those who rely on it is irresponsible and cruel.

As voters, we still have a voice. I urge you to write to your federal and state legislators and let them know how you are affected by their decisions. They need to hear from us, and they need to be reminded that most voters don’t want chaos. If you think that the chaos hasn’t affected you yet, just wait, because it will.

• U.S.: Sen. Mike Crapo, Sen. James E. Risch 

• U.S. (1st Congressional District): Rep. Russ Fulcher

• Idaho Leg District 1: Sen. Jim Woodward, Rep. Mark Sauter, Rep, Cornel Rasor

JEAN GERTH ANDERSON

Sagle