Letter to the Editor: Reasonable Motives Drove Republican Actions

A recent letter to the Peninsula Pulse suggested that because Republicans did not support the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA), they don’t want to invest in their communities. My purpose in writing is not to debate the merits of those two items as it sounds like the money went for worthy causes. 

However, the main reason Republicans were not in favor of ARPA was because of inflation concerns. Anyone notice that their dollar doesn’t go as far? Inflation remains at a 40-year high and impacts the less fortunate more than anyone else. Many have pointed to ARPA as one of the contributing factors. 

Before casting stones, consider that there may have been a reasonable motive behind their actions. Let’s talk about investment in our communities. I would venture that many charitable and major gifts given to nonprofits were given by someone who voted Republican. Government is not the only avenue to invest in our communities. 

Scott Johnson

Green Bay, Wisconsin