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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]You should have called her on it OP and then slapped the crap out of her. Snatched the iphne away from her and took the ebt card. Your tax dollars are paying for them anyway, right? Why wait for Trump? Poor people certainly don't deserve nice things/delicious food at Golden Corral.[/quote]

I've been through hard economic times, where I didn't take public aid.  I didn't have an iPhone or eat out.  I lived on boxes of pasta, day old bread, and tomato sauce.  There was no protein because meat was too exoensive.  I ended up in the emergency room on thanksgiving, where they did give me a food basket.  [b]That's what you do when you have hard times.[/b]  You save your pennies, and don't cry "I deserve xxxxxxxx."  You don't spend every last dime on Air Jordans or iPhones because that's one of the things which perpetuates poverty, this type of entitled consumerism.[/quote]

No, that's what YOU chose to do in hard times. You should have taken the public aid.[/quote]
No, some people have pride and would rather "do for themselves" as best they can. I qualified for food stamps at one point - for several months - but didn't take it. Lots of people feel the same. [/quote]

Do you want a gold star or something? Do you get off on looking down your nose at people? These programs exist to help people when they need it. Why should anyone be ashamed to take help if they qualify for it? I have a close family member who left an abusive relationship with a baby. She needed EBT until she could get back on her feet. It doesnt mean she didn't have any pride. She needed to feed her kid. I wish people could try a little bit of compassion instead of being so nasty. [/quote]
No, but I and the other poster (at least one) have pointed out that not only is there no recognition of the effort put forth by people who make their own way - but they're actually put down for it! Sorry, but while I understand that people need help, SOME credit should go to people who manage it on their own. Instead, they're attacked. When instances are pointed out where people are exploiting the system, they're defended. It's the upside-down world of liberals where responsible, self-sufficient people are criticized, and people who are on government assistance are almost applauded by comparison. I don't look down on those who go on programs, but yes....I do admire the people who want to make it on their own. [/quote]

It's important to their world view, political beliefs, and sense of self that the recipients of government assistance be blameless folks who just happen to be down on their luck. Evidence that challenges this notion makes them very upset. [/quote]
I think it's political correctness run amok - that however one lives (having 8 kids and being on taxpayer funding for decades OR being financially responsible for yourself, living modestly with one or two children to stay within a tight budget) is just as admirable as another. I disagree. While it's great that we have a safety net for those truly in need, it is better to be self-sufficient if possible. Yes - it's better. And while some people cannot get off gov't assistance, what's wrong with communicating that becoming financially responsible for yourself is something to strive for? We are so hellbent on not hurting anyone's feelings that we fail to acknowledge the obvious. [/quote]

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