When Franklin D. Roosevelt enacted the Social Security Act, he had the American citizens in mind. He did a great service for his constituents
As soon as President Trump said he was going to dismiss the payroll tax, I knew the old rumor that the GOP is after your Social Security would be in play again. This rumor that the GOP is after your Social Security has been around for years.
President Lyndon B. Johnson raided that fund, made it his private piggy bank. Had he and others left it alone there would be a lot more money for us seniors.
Bea Derrico
East Hampton
Novel ApproachAt the last East Hampton Town Planning Board meeting, a discussion was had over affordable housing and the site at 350 Pantigo Road. Kirby Marcantonio pitched an idea about the renters having “ownership.” Again, as he has stated previously, this...
Ferry UsWhy don’t we have “inter”-village ferries, similar to the Amalfi Coast, that run along our bays and can port at each village? Imagine the reduction of summer traffic if you could ride in a great ferry from Southampton or Sag...
Not So BeautifulPresident Donald Trump’s “One Big, Beautiful Bill” includes provisions to reduce Medicaid recipients and spending. The nonpartisan Congressional Budget Office was asked to review those provisions, and these are two key findings: • The number of people without health insurance...
Fight BackAs we approach July Fourth, let’s remember that America has suffered through dark and divisive times before. It appears as if we are there again. While there are always those who capitulate, our history shows that we remember those Americans...
Don't Change ItAs a Sag Harbor native in my late 30s, I’ve seen the East End fully transform into the Hamptons — and it’s not a pretty picture. A village resident, I’m constantly reminded of how I don’t make enough money to...
Time for ChangeRegarding your editorial, “Dangerous Liberty” [June 26]: We are of like minds on some issues — government overreach, the founding fathers’ understanding of the dangers of democratic process and of the dichotomy created by a two-party system. It seems important...
Wonderful TownThe Ladies Village Improvement Society of East Hampton extends many thanks to the generosity of our wonderful East End community. Our 130-year-old organization could not have had yet another successful LVIS Fair on June 14 were it not for the...
Conflict ResolutionIt’s good to see that my children are learning about conflict resolution at school. Good to know it says “fair” and “unfair.” Examples such as saying, “I’m sorry,” “talk about it” and “make a compromise” under “fair.” “Unfair” has the...
