In article >,
blake murphy > wrote:

> On Mon, 15 Sep 2008 02:33:57 -0500, Omelet wrote:
>
> > In article >,
> > "Cheryl" > wrote:
>
> >> Ugh... I'm done. I just got sad reading some of the posts in this thread
> >> where most of you posting think people who are poor are that way by
> >> choice.
> >> And that we're not supposed to help them. We ARE supposed to help them.
> >> "
> >> ... there but for the grace of God go I ..."
> >
> > Cheryl, I have no issues with helping people. The issues I have are with
> > those that don't try... Those that are on 3rd generation or more of
> > moochers!
> >
> > I know that not all welfare recipients are like that, but the few tend
> > to ruin a good system for the many. :-(
> >
> > I give away a good 10% of my net income to help both family members and
> > the family of a good friend that I pay to do housecleaning I could do
> > myself.
> >
> > I'm not without compassion.
>
> if you're so ****ing compassionate, you shouldn't begrudge the one percent
> of your taxes that go to welfare, even if part of that goes to the 'few'
> 'bad ones.'
>
> your pal,
> blake

The thread has been enlightening.
I'm always up for an education.

Unlike some people around here, I'm willing to change my mind and admit
I may have been in error.
--
Peace! Om

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