Leaner, Meaner
After reading Richard Reeves’ column (Op-Ed Page, Jan. 24) on the Bush Administration’s misuse of the Social Security tax, I finally understand what conservatives are talking about when they say that they want a “meaner, leaner” government: They want the rich to get meaner so the poor can get leaner.
LUCIA K.B. HALL
San Diego
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