Times are changing and it seems that people are also. A few years ago people received rebates. The more you paid in the more you got back. A lot of people said it was their money to start with and they deserved it. Those were the fat years. Now the lean years are upon us. Those that have good incomes can take care of themselves. Those that are less fortunate will be left a little further behind. Those people that fall between the cracks are the poor, disabled and handicapped. These people are the ones that have a difficult time to speak for themselves.In last week’s Star Herald we were given a very good example of this very thing happening concerning the Rock County DAC. The words vulnerable and poor were mentioned in that article. Should the people in our county and community stand up and fight? I would hope so. Let us not be the county that lets these people down. I am proud to be a part of this county as many of our business places can and do help these people with jobs. These people work hard and most with smiles on their faces. They, too, are proud of themselves and our community who helped them get the jobs they have. Let’s not let anyone take that away from them. Let your voices be heard both locally and in St. Paul. My Friend, who lived on this earth 2,000 years ago, spent a lot of time helping and caring for these special people. He is watching me and you to see if we are following his example. Andy SteensmaLuverne
