To the editor:

How dare the poor question the budget priorities of our dear leader (“Bush’s budget cuts could leave low-income residents out in the cold,” Journal-World, Feb. 7). Are they not aware that this country is at war, and that to defend the American way of life next year will cost a mere $620 billion? So what if corporate profits among defense contractors are at record highs and the tax rates for the wealthiest in America continue to decline. The enemy is everywhere, maybe even planning to attack our corn and cows! Rest assured, however, our elected officials are working overtime so that the poor can eat their cake in safety (albeit in the cold).

Ray Finch,

Lawrence