People look out for each other. It’s the government that’s letting us down.

By: Casey Tobias

Outlets: Michigan Advance

Published: March 12, 2026

Words: 696

Last Updated: 4 months, 3 weeks ago

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It all started with Walter.

A few years ago, my elderly dad asked if he could bring his new friend, Walter, to my house for Thanksgiving. Of course. Everyone is welcome at my table. My parents raised me to help others — one of my earliest memories is handing out care packages to soldiers returning from Vietnam.

Walter was very thin, with the saddest blue eyes I had ever seen. He shuffled, hunched over when …

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