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avhg1 · 08-31-2005, 08:08 AM

I think all non-emergency assistance should be on a loan basis, some thing like tax and payment deferred student loans. People that take advantage of assistance would view it differently if they knew they had to pay it back. I have a neighbor that keeps trying to talk my wife into applying for WIC, like her. I think she is trying to make herself feel better about abusing the system by getting others to do it.

We live in $250,000 homes and drive decent cars. Yes we have bills that are at time hard to meet, but why should I take advantage of a system that is flawed. When I can't pay something, I call the creditor and come up with a plan to pay in parts. I get a second job or work overtime if I can and basically bust hump. Meanwhile, she goes out a buys a brand new Excursion. I don't know their entire situation, but if they can afford that new $60K SUV, they don't need assistance. Buy a used vehicle or STOP HAVING KIDS YOU CAN'T PAY FOR!!! She is also at least 250lb and if she would eat a bit less would probably have a whole lot more money. I hate people that think everyone else owes them something. Be thankful for what you have and if you want more, get off YOUR ASS and work harder!

08-31-2005, 08:08 AM	#68 (permalink)
avhg1 Insane Location: MD	I think all non-emergency assistance should be on a loan basis, some thing like tax and payment deferred student loans. People that take advantage of assistance would view it differently if they knew they had to pay it back. I have a neighbor that keeps trying to talk my wife into applying for WIC, like her. I think she is trying to make herself feel better about abusing the system by getting others to do it. We live in $250,000 homes and drive decent cars. Yes we have bills that are at time hard to meet, but why should I take advantage of a system that is flawed. When I can't pay something, I call the creditor and come up with a plan to pay in parts. I get a second job or work overtime if I can and basically bust hump. Meanwhile, she goes out a buys a brand new Excursion. I don't know their entire situation, but if they can afford that new $60K SUV, they don't need assistance. Buy a used vehicle or STOP HAVING KIDS YOU CAN'T PAY FOR!!! She is also at least 250lb and if she would eat a bit less would probably have a whole lot more money. I hate people that think everyone else owes them something. Be thankful for what you have and if you want more, get off YOUR ASS and work harder! __________________ I shake the devil's hand daily... I'd do it hourly, but my hand gets tired.