I would gladly help if I knew it was going to someone who needed it. Unfortunately I live across the street from subsidized housing. I get to see firsthand how some will take advantage and work the system. I have seen them pushing their babies in the strollers when I come home from work, they are dressed to the nines, hair done, nails done, talking on cell phone, smoking cigarettes. If they can afford this, why cant they afford to feed their kids? Why should I feel bad because I dont wish to give to some charity that may support the way these people are using the system.
My father worked until almost the day he died. He was 78. My daughter has two children and is divorced, she works and receives child support on occasion, but, does not receive any government assistance. Its not that she couldnt use some help, but the government says she makes too much. In fact, when she applied for some help, she was told.......and I quote...."It would be better if you werent working, then you could qualify for assistance." My daughter replied.."you mean because I'm doing the right thing by working, I cant get any temporary help, but if I quit my job, I can get all the help I can handle?" She said, never mind....I dont need help that bad.
I know todays economy has forced several people to seek help that they've never needed before, but, the ones who really need it never seem to get it and vice versa. I will helping out my daughter and grandkids again this year, thats my needy family quota for the Christmas season.
