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It’s an injustice to working people... unfortunately we had a president that encouraged that behavior... There’s many that abuse the system... The Bible says if a man doesn’t work, he shouldn’t eat. “For even when we were with you, this we commanded you, that if any would not work, neither should he eat.” 2 Thessalonians 3:10
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@anythingoes477 Sobering facts, falling on deaf ears it seems.
anythingoes477 · M
@kyredhead I've always thought the world has a million assholes in it. Reading how you feel about the less forunate than you means I am wrong. There's a million and one assholes out there.
kyredhead · 41-45, M
@anythingoes477 Ha, guess your reading skills need polished. These folks are not in need. They have plenty of money to go to amusement parks, buy cigs and lotto, but why waist their money on food when the government will pay?
DamnFeelz · 36-40, F
Your ‘cousin’s story’ sounds highly unlikely numbers wise. I call bs 🤷🏻♀️
That said, there are several things to consider statistically here:
1.) The poor are less educated health, nutrition, and finances
2.) Healthy food is more expensive than junk
3.) It costs money not not have surplus. Ex: Not having the money to buy _food/household item_ when it’s on sale or enough money to save by buying bulk.
4.) There are an abundance of full time, entry level, minimum wage positions and a shortage of intermediate positions with room for advancement/pay increase, especially without already having a degree or certifications.
5.) Making things from scratch is very time consuming, which is not practical if you are trying to make the most of your time to climb out of the government program rut, especially if you can’t afford a car etc..
That said, the cases you described are not the norm. What I just described is the general state of things. So... if you actually want to ‘fix the system’ advocate for education outreach, more blue collar job opportunities that pay a living wage (I’m not talking about raising the minimum wage), training options, and help with childcare during training/work force entry. Reporting your ‘cousin’ is just petty. 🤷🏻♀️
That said, there are several things to consider statistically here:
1.) The poor are less educated health, nutrition, and finances
2.) Healthy food is more expensive than junk
3.) It costs money not not have surplus. Ex: Not having the money to buy _food/household item_ when it’s on sale or enough money to save by buying bulk.
4.) There are an abundance of full time, entry level, minimum wage positions and a shortage of intermediate positions with room for advancement/pay increase, especially without already having a degree or certifications.
5.) Making things from scratch is very time consuming, which is not practical if you are trying to make the most of your time to climb out of the government program rut, especially if you can’t afford a car etc..
That said, the cases you described are not the norm. What I just described is the general state of things. So... if you actually want to ‘fix the system’ advocate for education outreach, more blue collar job opportunities that pay a living wage (I’m not talking about raising the minimum wage), training options, and help with childcare during training/work force entry. Reporting your ‘cousin’ is just petty. 🤷🏻♀️