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Originally posted by Chadwickus
What percentage of these people do that though? You're making out everyone who takes this money is a total free loader that's never paid taxes or earned a wage.
What a ridiculous notion!
Most are probably just as hard working as you say you are and have just been caught in an unfortunate situation.
Originally posted by jtma508
reply to post by salchanra
Well I have a great deal of respect for anyone who can do as you have. But it isn't possible for everyone. My 5 acre lot cost me $78,000 back in the mid-80's.
Nobody has ever given me anything either aside from a hard time. I've worked and paid for everything I own, bit if they're going to give away my hard earned tax dollars anyway, I'd be a fool not to take my share if I met the criteria. Better I spend it than someone I feel is less deserving of the right.
Originally posted by salchanra
No, Im not racist. By "these people", I mean ANYONE who belives it is their right to take taxpayer money to benefit themselves through the money and or work of others who actually hold themselves accountable for their actions. You want a house, fine, go buy one, with YOUR money, not mine.
I worked very hard for what I have, bought my land with cash I raised, built my home myself with tools and lumber I created or purchased.
Like I was trying to tell Kagin, take the money if you qualify for it, and stop fretting the unfairness of it all. It's obvious that jealousies and resentments are eating you guys up inside. Put your Puritan work ethics and morals in your pocket for better times. If you don't you're all going to get ulcers or have coronaries. Like Kagin said: If you can't beat them, join 'em!
Makes me sick that people out there are getting "free" money to walk in and have the "good" life, while those of us working hard, paying our taxes get beat down everytime someone wants something.
Originally posted by nixie_nox
reply to post by salchanra
By creating opportunities, you create opportunities for yourself.
What if someone is on welfare for a year while they go to school. Because they go to school, they managed to get a really decent job.
Originally posted by LLoyd45
Put your Puritan work ethics and morals in your pocket for better times. If you don't you're all going to get ulcers or have coronaries. Like Kagin said: If you can't beat them, join 'em!