Doonesbury by Garry Trudeau for May 16, 1982
May 15, 1982
May 17, 1982
Transcript:
Person: Action! Roll it! White House: "Once upon a time, there lived a wicked welfare queen..." Person: Cut! White House: ...and it turned out he was spending all his benefits on vodka and t-bone steaks! Now, that's what I'm trying to eliminate, Tip! If I might just offer a counter-anecdote, Mr. President...last week I met an elderly widow named Mary Brighton. She lives off of social security and food stamps. Recently, her food stamps were cut. Since what little cash she has must go for medicine, this proud lady must eat twice a day at a soup kitchen. Gosh...that's terrible! Ed, get on the phone! I want this woman helped! No, no, Mr. President, you're missing the point...It's not Mary Brighton the individual who needs relief, it's all the Mary Brightons across the country! She's no different than the millions of other needy people who are suffering because of your budget cuts! She's not? No, sir. Ed, hold that call! Another faker!
