KENNEBEC JOURNAL • April 26, 2020
Enter COVID-19, one of the most serious crises the world has faced in centuries. After all the conservative railing against government overreach and nanny-state welfare, we couldn’t pass bailout packages fast enough. Donald Trump can toot his own horn and slap his name on Treasury checks all day, but don’t kid yourselves folks; that support check’s coming from your good, old Uncle Sam. Conservatives who scream government overreach, send back your stimulus money, get out of public parks, and don’t call the police or other first responders next time calamity hits. Or, face the fact we need the public sector to work well not just for special interests but for all of us. ~ Roy Estabrook, North Monmouth