To the Editor:

Re “Plan Would Inject $1 Trillion Into Economy” (front page, March 18):

I am not an economist, so I don’t know whether the decision to possibly send checks to all adults makes sense or not, but it is clear that not all Americans need the money, $1,000, or whatever it is. Perhaps there is a way for those not in need to endorse their check to someone else who needs it more, or for there to be an option for the funds to be distributed to community service agencies.

I’m in.

Richard Clarke

Oakton, Va.

To the Editor:

We would like to share an idea to help save our economy: Every business should offer gift cards for sale at discounted prices. For example, United Airlines sells a $100 credit for $80. Each company can decide the amount of discount based on how much cash is needed. The result would be that consumers inject cash into the economy for future consumption while staying at home and practicing social distancing, and businesses stay alive.

In this way individual Americans can provide a series of small “loans” to keep businesses going, and in return, when the crisis is over, those individuals are rewarded by receiving merchandise or services for less. Extra funds available to businesses could hold them over for a few extra weeks or months, which could very well be the difference between bankruptcy and survival.

Michaela Vargas

Mark Vargas

Mammoth Lakes, Calif.

To the Editor:

To Secretary Steven Mnuchin, President Trump and Congress: Please do not argue about who receives the cash during the coronavirus crisis. Just give the money to everyone, and then launch a campaign encouraging those of us who can afford it to donate the money to the local food bank. We are sick of the arguing. Trust us to do the right thing.