Will Moeller
unemployed
“I guess it really depends on what was stipulated in the Social Security agreement between the government and the people.”
Garrett Reim
student
“I think it’s fair. If there’s deflation, you can’t increase the payments, and the nation is pinched for cash—though it still is unfortunate.”
Cristina Gonzalez
program manager
“Given our economic situation, it has to be that way. However, I don’t think that the stimulus checks will help—but it is an effort.”
Jordan Class
unemployed
“I think it’s wrong. I mean, everything has gone up, and he can bail the banks, but can’t help those who need it?”
This article appears in Oct 22-29, 2009.
