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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]There are two types of people in this world, people who go through struggles and relish in seeing others struggle, and people who go through struggles and work towards making sure nobody else has to go through what they did.

The former are awful, bitter people, the kind of people who perpetuate cycles of abuse. The latter are the kind, decent people who make this world a better place.

I guess we know which kind you are. [/quote]

What a load of drivel. A candidate promising freebies to potential voters at the expense of hardworking taxpayers does not make the latter "awful, bitter people." [/quote]

+100. I grew up poor...getting 2nd hand clothes from the church basement. My parents worked hard and sacrificed alot coming to the US for a better life, they learned the English language, etc. I worked all my life, even as a kid cleaning houses. It's called having a strong "work ethic"!!! As a first generation college grad I continued to work hard. Then once I had kids one of the most important lessons I taught them was also to have a "strong work ethic". Ever since they turned 16 they have had full summertime jobs. Fast forward to now having my own college grads with jobs...they are both known for having a strong work ethic. My job is done.

I understand the need to give someone a leg up...but instead of a complete handout how about providing affordable "starter homes"?? I mean...nobody should be looking for their forever home that is beyond their means. Just like a job...start at the bottom and work your way up.

I'll pay taxes for education and food, etc., but not to give anyone handout of $25K.

The problem is the whole mindset of "needing" everything...needing a huge home, needing a fancy car. Affordable starter homes is what we need.

And focus on education...there is such as huge need/gap in certain areas where they are desperate for workers (from teachers to trades workers)....for those specific areas...that is the only scenario where I can see offering subsidized
housing/$25k help.

Not free...but significantly reduced college tuition for those entering the trades and those earning a teaching degree (and any other areas where there are significant gaps)..followed by incentives such as subsidized housing/$25k help, but only on the condition they enter the trades/teaching and only while they remain in trades/teaching.[/quote]

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