2006-07-22 14:15:57 · 16 answers · asked by Anonymous in Business & Finance ➔ Renting & Real Estate
I'm not on the program.. But my boyfriends mom is.. I see she lives in a ghetto type apartment complex. I think it's not so good. But it keeps many people off of the streets.
2006-07-22 14:22:39 · update #1
no its a blessing for those who sincerly need it....
2006-07-22 14:19:36 · answer #1 · answered by highgamer6969 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No it's not. Some people are really down on their luck and need it. Mothers with children need it. Elderly people need it. Handicapped people need it. Injured Vets need it. There are real legit reasons why people need it but it's when it's misused that it becomes degrading. Some people will always buck the system and live off Section 8 when they know they shouldn't just because they don't want to work and think the state should give them a handout.
2006-07-22 14:25:00 · answer #2 · answered by December Princess 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
"Section 8" refers to a section of the United States discharge manual
referring to people who have been discharged for reasons of mental
health - either because they are likely to do themselves harm or
someone else.
It is usually used for people who suffer from "shell shock" (post traumatic
stress syndrome) and are no longer considered fit for duty.
War is hell and if you aren't affected by it, I'd worry more.
I suppose Klinger on the old series M*A*S*H was trying to be considered
crazy so he could get a section 8 and get sent back home.
I wouldn't necessarily consider section 8 as degrading. It depends on
the details.
Klinger's idea of getting home was to wear a dress - but he had very
hairy legs. Yes, in this case, I would consider a section 8 degrading ;)
2006-07-22 14:20:31 · answer #3 · answered by Elana 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I am on section 8 and I don't think that it's degrading. Everyone doesn't make the same amount of money and can't afford to live in the same kind of housing.
2006-07-22 15:24:38 · answer #4 · answered by delawaregirl83 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Not to Section 8 ers.
2006-07-22 14:17:40 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Klinger on M.A.S.H. was always looking for a Section 8 release out of the military.(In those days it meant you were psychologically unfit for service. That's why he wore all those women's clothes as in those days cross dressing was one of those aberent behaviors that could get you out. Smile :)
2006-07-22 14:18:01 · answer #6 · answered by alyxsylvr 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
A sec tion 8 in the military is a bad thing, it is a mental discharge. In housing, if you need it go for it!! That is what it is there for
2006-07-22 14:19:57 · answer #7 · answered by Jeep Driver 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Only to those who are ripping of the system.....not to people that need a little help and work or are disabled
2006-07-22 14:18:58 · answer #8 · answered by Yakuza 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you use it because you honestly need help, work every day and are doing the best you can, then no. If you are abusing the system, then yes.
2006-07-22 14:17:17 · answer #9 · answered by AsianPersuasion :) 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
no but if anyone thinks that it makes you low never belive that if help is there then go for it but if dont hey oh well still do it because the world isnt cheap nomore so you got to do want you got to do becuase i will till the day i die!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!1
2006-07-22 14:22:20 · answer #10 · answered by monia8685 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i see people living in 3 bedrooms townhouses for a hundred a month and they all have new cars in their driveways.. sad sad sad.. they are abusing the system..
2006-07-22 14:18:53 · answer #11 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋