Penalizing Poor

Why do we move so swiftly to penalize the poor (“Empty Bags of Thanks: Volunteers at Food Bank Likely to Quit Over Loss of Groceries,” Oct. 27)? Is it legal for a wealthy women’s group to give a luncheon with door prizes and other gifts donated by corporations? This would never be questioned because these volunteers are the large donors to political funds. It’s so much easier, once again, to hit the voiceless poor.

It’s time to target those who use large writeoffs, who gain the most from this practice and leave the poor alone. The IRS should investigate six-figure incomes rather than chasing a few bags of groceries necessary for family survival. Where is the heart of this country?

DEBBIE MITCHELL

Sherman Oaks