If Mr. Stephens has a better plan, let’s hear it. Pointing to the problems with programs in other countries doesn’t solve our problems.
Jay N. Feldman
Port Washington, N.Y.
To the Editor:
Bret Stephens suggests that President Biden’s plan may transform America into a “place of permanent decline.” This speculative decline should be contrasted with the real declines Americans have experienced in life expectancy, relative standing of student achievement, civility and much more.
It is past time to address these real problems.
Arthur Glenberg
Tempe, Ariz.
To the Editor:
Social Security, Medicare, Medicaid, Obamacare, food stamps, subsidized city and state universities, free public school, a subsidized Postal Service, increased immigration and low-cost public transit did not cause any decline of the United States.
Quite simply, these government programs of the last 90 years have provided the fertile ground for growing the most productive capitalist, entrepreneurial society the world has ever seen. Taken together, they are investments in the human capital of our country.
Expanding all these programs is a very good idea.
Paul E. Kerson
Forest Hills, Queens