They worked hard and learned how to beat the system. Basically they found some doctor that doesn't mind waisting money that could be used for someone that really can't work to say they were disabled.
2006-09-10 03:39:47
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answered by cam 5
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There are some disabilities, even physical ones, that aren't obvious to other people.
For example, there are kinds of arthritis that don't cause the gnarled joints and inflamation that most people associate with this disease but nevertheless cause terrible pain and loss of mobility. If you saw a person with that condition -- and you'd probably see them on one of their better days, when they at least can get out of their house and go things a bit -- you wouldn't think that there was anything wrong with them. If you heard that they were disabled, you'd possibly assume that they were faking it. "Look at this guy! Here he is doing his own grocery shopping and everything. There's nothing wrong with him; he's lying about disability so he doesn't have to get off his butt and get a job!" That doesn't mean he can work enough to support himself -- it just means that he is feeling well enough on -that day- to get out of his house and go shopping. He probably doesn't have many such days. Should a person who is disabled have to give up what they CAN still do just so no one thinks they're 'faking' when they have better days?
2006-09-10 10:52:22
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answered by Red 3
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Some debilitating conditions (I have McCardle's Syndrome) are never apparent whjen looking at a person. Unfortunately, like COPD, GSD conditions severely limit one's ability to remain mobile for and extended period of time. I used to walk 4 to 5 miles daily. Now I can't go 1/4 mile. Don't be too quick to judge. I can go like a madman for a short while, but run out of gas very quickly.
2006-09-10 10:48:37
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answered by Anonymous
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You have identified a major problem in the system. Certainly as caring, giving people we would want to help those in need. yet, there are those who defraud the system, causing doubt in its purpose, and taking away benefits from the deserving. A tragedy, really.
2006-09-10 10:42:55
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answered by jh 6
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Because they don't really qualify for SSI.
2006-09-10 10:38:48
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answered by FaerieWhings 7
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Some peoples problems are not apparent on the outside. When in doubt, never judge.
2006-09-10 10:44:22
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answered by a_phantoms_rose 7
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What's on the outside often is a poor reflection of what's on the inside.
2006-09-10 10:38:45
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answered by OU812 5
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Maybe they have a mental or physical disability that is not apparent to you.
2006-09-10 10:41:31
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answered by Anonymous
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They might look okay, but be psycho
2006-09-10 10:40:37
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answered by GD-Fan 6
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