Letters to the editor Jan. 5

Blinded by ideology

In “It’s a Wonderful Life,” George Bailey confronts the cruel, out-of-touch Mr. Potter like this: “You know how long it takes a workin’ man to save $5,000? Just remember this, Mr. Potter, that this rabble you’re talking about, they do most of the working and paying and living and dying in this community. Well, is it too much to have them work and pay and live and die in a couple of decent rooms and a bath?”