Posted by MW on February 23, 2007 at 16:29:09 (EST):
In Reply to: Re: Yes posted by Underdog on February 23, 2007 at 16:26:37 (EST):
: LOL. :-)
: All kidding aside, I really do commend you for doing whatever you needed to do to support yourself and your children. I know it wasn't easy. My problem has been your apparent refusal to acknowlege your irresposibility in getting pregnant in the first place when you couldn't afford the children. BUT, that said, I've always said I don't have a problem with my tax dollar helping people who find themselves in a financial pickle. I mean by that, people who because of NO FAULT OF THEIR OWN have to endure hardship. However, someone who does allow themselves needing handouts regain my respect once they've overcome that situation. Yes, WIC is all you've ever needed you so surely haven't been much of a burden. And your current situation should serve as an example to other people. My big problem isn't with people having children (procreation is natural, after all), it isn't with people who need food, shelter, etc. My problem is with people who seek and obtain this help but are too lazy to pick themselves up and become self sufficient.
: Things have gotten rather ugly here. Perhaps we need a truce. But I will NEVER change my way of thinking when it comes to low lifes who depend on handouts year after year after year. Yes. They are low lifes. And I have no compassion for their situation.
Agree 100%. Let's call a truce on this one.