A friend of mine recently told me she had been unemployed and was running out of money. I told her "why don't you apply for social assistance ?". She said that she hadn't really worked enough in life and she'd feel bad about getting it. I asked her "Well, have you ever paid sales tax, income tax, etc........If so you have a right to it."
I re-assured her that the cheques are mailed out, you don't have to stand in line like the old days (and if they needle you about working just say that you are handicapped or were molested or something and are to messed up to work). She said that she'd still feel a bit bad about it but it was better than feeling bad from being evicted and hungry.
Do our taxes pay for welfare or social assistance?
2006-11-12
08:49:34
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patrunnels
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