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Originally Posted by Patty55
In my experience one of the biggest problems with all the programs is they are not reaching the deserving poor. We would get in elderly people, sometimes men on an extended strike and you could tell they were so humiliated just to be there. They didn't/wouldn't/couldn't lie, even if you told them the lie to say they'd say something like "That's not true."
The lifetime customers on the other hand, they knew the rules, they knew how to get what they wanted. The children getting their own grant was like a rite of passage. I think all the social programs have contributed to the breakdown of the family.
Maybe they can't buy beer with their foodstamps, but guess what they get with their WIC, baby formula that is being used to manufacture crack.
Now, my personal pet peeve-"Obama phones".  |
patty55 you describe so well by example what many of the members are complaining about. Personally, I efused to apply for VA benefits becaise 1) I had satisfacotry medical car and 2) I served only 4 years state side. The Navy changed my life for the better. I therefore did not feel entitled to VA benefits like some and also believed that theguys more deserving were those guys directly affected the injured, long serving, etc. In short I felt I was not entitled and it would have been dishonest to apply.
I do feel for those folks who have to swallow their pride and submit.
My daughter coordinates care for children up to 6 years old and it is heart breaking to hear her speak of some situations (of course without identifying anyone). I do then understand there are folks in need....It is the reason i feel so strongly against the big time offenders.