Letter: Paying our way to a benevolent government

I feel deeply conflicted about donating most of my disposable income to help achieve the government I think our country desperately needs — one that puts people first.I am saddened that an obscene amount of money gets pumped into never-ending political campaigns, taking from under-supported people and causes who desperately need financial support. I would rather be giving to homeless shelters, food banks and disaster victims.But first, we need to ensure we elect leaders who prioritize peop