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Bill Boyarsky: "Entitlement' Is a Republican Word

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"Entitlement" is a misleading word because it masks the ugly reality of reducing medical aid for the poor, the disabled and anyone over 65 as well as cutting Social Security. Calling such programs entitlements is much more comfortable than describing them as what they are--Medicare, Social Security and money for good schools, unemployment insurance, medical research and public works construction that would put many thousands to work.

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Sheila Samples is an Oklahoma writer and a former civilian US Army Public Information Officer. She is a Managing Editor for OpEd News, and a regular contributor for a variety of Internet sites.

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