Gov. Rauner needs help

I am writing this in support of Tom Broderick’s fine letter of Oct. 12, “Don’t force people into hunger” [Viewpoints].

As Mr. Broderick writes, Illinois has the benefit of the waiver from the federal government, at no cost to Illinois, to continue the full Snap Benefit Link Card Program. All our governor has to do is sign the paperwork, which for some reason he will not do. There is a time limit on this measure.

We must all contact the Governor’s Office (citizen outreach) and ask him to sign this crucial social justice measure. His staff, I am sure, will quickly teach him to sign his name or, should that be too difficult, an “X” will suffice. 

Call 217-782-6830 and say this measure must be signed. If Gov. Rauner needs help, I am sure his staff will provide the pen and all assistance. The statistics are staggering in identifying the suffering Gov. Rauner’s dereliction will cause in Illinois if this waiver is allowed to expire.

Mary Young

Oak Park