Re: “Fed programs have replaced voluntary aid,” letter of Oct. 7: David Long feels that the federal government has taken over the things that we should do to help our fellow man. He hopes that men are good enough to do the right thing for one another without any government intervention. Indeed, his last statement, “... wouldn’t it be wonderful if we took care of the rest ourselves?” is being done daily all across this country through organizations that encourage volunteers, such as the Red Cross, Meals on Wheels and myriad others.