that is a sad tale but a fact of life for many. And an even more fact of life for many, many, MANY more in years past in a similar or worse predicament who had to go out and get any job that would bring money in the front door. When I was growing up there was no menu of freebies one could ride on forever.

Yup , I think the guy you are making an example needs to go get a job or two or three.

I know and remember some who had no choice but to ride the back of trucks to get to the farms to pick what ever was in season.

Can you see any of today's "needy" doing that? Of course not...they have the federal government to take care of them......

btk