Letters from readers: The poorest need more help

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I’m sitting here starting to budget for Christmas gifts.

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You see I have a fixed income. It’s hard to buy gifts for everyone this time of year.

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But I am blessed to have a home. I can barely afford it.

People these days struggle with social assistance and even the Ontario Disability Assistance Program because the cost of living is astronomical for us. there is.

These days, we hear more and more of police officers having to risk their own lives in more dangerous situations.

We believe that crime rates will go down if the level of support goes above the poverty level to meet basic needs.

People today often give up. They are tired of fighting.

In many cases, that’s why they turn to deadly drugs.

We sincerely hope that we can help improve the quality of life of the poorest people.

Erica Vas, Windsor

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