Workfare

Re “How Fair Is Workfare?” March 9: Big labor and low-income advocacy groups expressed concerns over the proposed workfare program. They should think again. Any effort that increases the number of productive members of a society increases the prosperity of that society. Workfare will result in a combination of more products and services generated, as well as an opportunity for those already active to allot some of their workload to someone else.

Those now given the prospect to become contributors are not going to take away food, clothing or household appliances from the rest of us. They already dress, eat and watch TV. We owe them the opportunity to earn it as well as the self-esteem and pride that comes with bringing home your own paycheck.

IVAR SCHOENMEYR

San Juan Capistrano