READERS WITH long memories may recall a wonderful old television show called Meeting of Minds, hosted by the great Steve Allen in the late 1970s, in which Steve would interview prominent historical figures portrayed by actors. Conversations with Thomas Jefferson, Thomas Paine, Charles Darwin, and even Aristotle, Cleopatra, and Attila the Hun enlightened viewers and literally brought history to life.

We could use the late Mr. Allen’s interviewing skills today, perhaps to sort through the Trump Administration’s claim that millions of Americans, some of them as old as 250, are receiving government benefits to which they are not entitled. It grinds my gears to think that someone who was alive during the American revolution is living it up on tax dollars I’ve provided. If so, I’d love to talk

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