Like many other Americans, I am struggling financially. Billions of dollars are being sent overseas while we Americans are in need of medical support. I am a diabetic on insulin trying to reach a goal in life that I will be able to watch my nieces and nephews grow up. In addition, I am one of many Americans who would like to support herself [and] not depend on the state of Maine for help.

Due to a 50-cent raise at work, I make $4.82 over the recommended guideline for MaineCare. Do I ask for my raise to be taken away? Do I quit my job? Do I go out and get pregnant so I would qualify for state aid? What do I as an American citizen need to do to receive medical help? I would not like to have my raise taken back. I do not want to quit my job, for I am not disabled. I have been advised not to go out and get pregnant, for I am a diabetic. My options seem clear: take my raise back or quit my job. I am willing to work 40 hours a week with help for my diabetes supplies.

I think we need to start thinking about the medical crisis here. Americans, I think we should wake up and help our own country, not send billions and billions overseas.

Ann Lane

Sherman