Source: Eastern New Mexico News
by Kent McManigal
“The SNAP crisis has shown a flaw in encouraging people to become dependent on government for anything essential. If you allow yourself to become dependent on government, it will own you. Why would you do this to yourself? To your family? This isn’t only about food, but about a job, your personal safety, health care, or anything else you expect government to provide. Being dependent on government — something you have no real control over, and which relies on a steady stream of stolen money — is a terrible idea. Pure self-sufficiency is impossible, but it should remain a guiding principle.” (11/05/25)