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vanblah · 02-22-2009, 05:19 PM

Yes. I used food stamps many, many years ago when I was working min. wage ($3.35/hour). In the Winter, after bills, I had nothing left.

There is nothing wrong with getting assistance. I don't look down on anyone who is working to get themselves out of a bad situation ... I do look down on people who take advantage of the system. But, before I pass judgment I have to KNOW they are taking advantage. I've only known one person in my life who did that. If I don't know what the situation is I don't think about it.

02-22-2009, 05:19 PM	#9 (permalink)
vanblah Junkie	Yes. I used food stamps many, many years ago when I was working min. wage ($3.35/hour). In the Winter, after bills, I had nothing left. There is nothing wrong with getting assistance. I don't look down on anyone who is working to get themselves out of a bad situation ... I do look down on people who take advantage of the system. But, before I pass judgment I have to KNOW they are taking advantage. I've only known one person in my life who did that. If I don't know what the situation is I don't think about it.