Loebsack cares about seniors, youths

The contrast between our 2nd District Congressman David Loebsack and his challenger, Mariannette Miller-Meeks, could not be more stark.

From the Republican candidate, we have a plea for privatization of (a portion of) Social Security, which, in these uncertain economic times, would mean that senior citizens would be left high and dry, and without of retirement money.

On the other hand, we have a truly compassionate representative in Loebsack, who works hard to provide more aid for mental health, to ensure that young people have solid buildings to study in (with his legislation to repair old and reconstruct new schools), that our National Guard members have the benefits they deserve, and that money comes to flooded and tornado-afflicted towns in disaster relief, which is also supported by extra aid to volunteers who help with flood relief.

Hugh Lifson

Mount Vernon