Senate rejects $250 checks for elderly

[Nagishkaw 510]

Sheesh seriously... I shouldn't have been forced to pay for the roads that you drive on everyday

0r the horse that he rode in on.

[mawilson 2,133]

Yeah, but granny doesn't want to take of the kids while the parents both work. She would rather live on her own, and not be a burden to her children.

Well, then she clearly can afford it.

"Beggars can't be choosers." Ever heard that expression?

Edited March 4, 2010 by mawilson

[Susita 175]

Yeah, but granny doesn't want to take of the kids while the parents both work. She would rather live on her own, and not be a burden to her children.

What about people with no living relatives? Just wondering what people would do with them. Let 'em die?

[spookyturtle 9,465]

Good. This will be more money to use to help illegals and put their kids through school. Or we can put it toward something in a foreign country. Fuсk the old people.

[Obama 2012 1,714]

Sheesh seriously... I shouldn't have been forced to pay for the roads that you drive on everyday

You don't unless you pay gas taxes.

Though, you do benefit from the roads unless you plant/grow/farm/manufacture all of your own goods.

[ValerieA 350]

Churches, Charities, etc.... There's plenty of ways out there.

No one should be forced to take care of anyone however.

You would advocate letting everyone who is not working or wealthy die?

Every member of society has value.

[spookyturtle 9,465]

You would advocate letting everyone who is not working or wealthy die?

Every member of society has value.

Every?

[ValerieA 350]

Every?

Yes, even you, spooky.

[spookyturtle 9,465]

Yes, even you, spooky.

Even BY? :devil:

[Obama 2012 1,714]

You would advocate letting everyone who is not working or wealthy die?

Every member of society has value.

People are charitable and would take care of others in one way or another. There are plenty of options out there even on local levels that many don't realize.

[mawilson 2,133]

What about people with no living relatives? Just wondering what people would do with them. Let 'em die?

Fine, limit Social Security to those who are disabled or handicapped, have no income and

no living relatives.

This should be enough to make the system solvent.

[spookyturtle 9,465]

People are charitable and would take care of others in one way or another. There are plenty of options out there even on local levels that many don't realize.

Are you sure you're not from Australia?

[I AM NOT THAT GUY 5,715]

Well, then she clearly can afford it.

"Beggars can't be choosers." Ever heard that expression?

It's tough sometimes. I see older women living by themselves, in unhealthy conditions, but you are right, it is their choice. They want their privacy, and their pets, and and their independence. It's a shame, really. Sometimes the families have to step in, and take responsibility for their stubborn and childish parents.

I know I had a tough time getting my mom to sell the family home, and move into a retirement community, but now she much happier where she is living now.

[ValerieA 350]

Even BY? :devil:

Sigh. Even BY.

IF BY is a real person. And if he is not going by another name these days...haven't seen a post from him lately?

Edited March 4, 2010 by ValerieA

[I AM NOT THAT GUY 5,715]

What about people with no living relatives? Just wondering what people would do with them. Let 'em die?

There are retirement communities.