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Originally Posted by Lulubelle

Ah, but you mock me, and you mock others who have basic needs which are unmet. I suspect that you believe that people who are not fortunate in this life did it to themselves. I work every day in the service of people in dire circumstances who did absolutely nothing to get themselves there. It amazes me that there are people who believe that they are only accountable for that which occurs in their little lives. We all benefit from making basic opportunities available to others. We all pay mightily for those who haven't had them, i.e. the 50 year old who drops out of the workforce 15 years too early because he couldn't afford healthcare along the way and is now unable to work.

So, if I am wrong and you really do have a legitimate need, PM me. I may know how to help. And yes, I would. Not all of us live in a bubble.

I don’t think you really understand my conservative viewpoint. It may shock you to know that I believe we should assist whose circumstances, if beyond their control deem assistance. I don’t believe relying upon this assistance should be a way of life unless there are no other options. It’s great for us to provide job training to someone who has lost their job. It’s a drain on society to provide that person a meager paycheck and not expect anything in return. It’s much better to provide low income housing, food stamps, child care, and tuition for a single mother. It’s not O.K. to provide assistance to this single mother for life and that of her child. The liberal entitlement mentality has created a class of people who are not self sufficient and rely solely upon the government for everything. Making a living for those who will not work takes assistance away from those who cannot work. Living an existence of only having your basic needs met breeds crime, perpetuates the entitlement mentality, creates class warfare, and gives liberal politicians a dependable power base.
P.S. I don't want help, just money