Catholic Church has a role in countering Ryan bill

It is about time the Catholic Church is talking about and concerned about something besides abortion. The injustice that would emerge from the Ryan bill is tremendous. This bill would greatly affect the poor and less fortunate of our society.

We sometimes fail to see the devastation and death caused by war, poverty and subsequently hunger and lack of medical care and housing. When there was talk of not receiving Social Security checks, some of my senior friends panicked, telling me they would not have the money to pay their rent. These people were not able to save for retirement. They were not lazy or spenders as some people like to believe.

Unfortunately, it has taken a group of nuns traveling through some states to oppose this legislation. Where are the bishops who have time and money to sue the government? It amazes me how we can call ourselves Christians and followers of Christ and yet pick and choose who we wish to defend.

Connie Rudes
East Amherst

Source: http://www.buffalonews.com/editorial-page/from-our-readers/letters-to-the-editor/article934404.ece

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